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Sousse, Tunisia
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4th World Health
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April 13–16, 2026
FMSo · Sousse, Tunisia
500+ Participants · 25+ Countries
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Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi Amphitheatre
Main Congress Hall
Apr 13Opening Ceremony (4 PM) · Welcome Reception (5 PM)
Apr 14Plenary A · Panel III · Plenary B · Panel VI
Apr 15Plenary C · Panel VIII · Panel IX · Panel X
Apr 16Panel XII · Panel XV · Closing Events (2 PM)
Ibn Sina Amphitheater
Panels & Expert Presentations
Apr 13No sessions (Pre-Congress)
Apr 14Panel I (Migration) · Panel IV (Finance)
Apr 15Expert Presentations 1 · Expert Presentations 2 · Panel XI (Students)
Apr 16Panel XIII · Panel XIV (FMSo Research)
Ibn Rochd Amphitheater
Panels & Podium Presentations
Apr 13No sessions (Pre-Congress)
Apr 14Panel II (Precision Medicine) · Panel V (Longevity)
Apr 15Panel VII (Health Diplomats)
Apr 16Podium Session 1 · Podium Session 2
The Forum — 6 Breakout Rooms
Workshops · Podium Sessions
Apr 13WS1 Biostatistics · WS2 MI · WS7 Disaster · WS5 Phyto
Apr 14No Forum sessions
Apr 15Podium FMSo (1&2) · WS3 Mental Health
Apr 16WS9 Public Health · Podium Session 3
Simulation Center FMSo
Clinical Skills Training
Apr 13WS6 Adult ECMO – Critical Care Simulation (1:30 PM)
Apr 14–16No scheduled sessions
Hall of the FMSo
Posters · Exhibition · Networking
Apr 13No poster session
Apr 14Poster Session + Networking Lunch (12 PM)
Apr 15Poster Session + Networking Lunch (12 PM)
Apr 16Poster Session + Roundtable Lunch (12 PM)
Socio-Scientific Complex
Dinners · Receptions · Social · Workshops
Apr 13WS8 Ethics (10:30 AM) · Welcome Reception (5 PM)
Apr 14Lunch · Tabletop Meetings · Gala Dinner (7 PM)
Apr 15Lunch · Pillars of Hope Dinner (7 PM)
Apr 16Roundtable (12:30 PM) · Closing Events (2 PM)
Center for Educational Development
Workshop Room
Apr 13WS4 Competency-Based Education (10:30 AM)
Apr 14–16No scheduled sessions
Session Type Key
● Plenary ● Panel ● Workshop ● Expert Presentations ● Podium Presentations
Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi Amphitheatre
Main congress hall · Plenaries · Panels · Opening & Closing ceremonies
4 Days
3 Plenaries
5 Panels
2 Ceremonies
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Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi
Monday · April 13
Pre-Congress
4:00 PM Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony of the 4th World Health Congress 2026
Souad Yakoubi Ouahchi Amphitheatre All participants welcome
5:00 PM  ·  Welcome Reception — Socio-Scientific Complex FMSo
Tuesday · April 14
Congress Day 1
08:30 AM (90 min) Plenary A
Reflections on Public Health Research & Education Challenges
Moderators: Drs. Adnan Hammad, GHRMS & Mohamed Ben Dhiab, FMS
AK
Dr. Ali Khan (UNMC) — The New Health Security Imperative
HB
Dr. Hanan Balkhy (WHO/EMRO) — Public Health Challenges in MENA
AH
Dr. Abdullatif Husseini (BZU) — Health under Prolonged Military Occupation: Palestine
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel III
Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World: Challenges and Achievements
Moderators: Dr. Nawar Shara, GU & Hassan Fehmi, NAAMA Concurrent with Panels I & II
NS
Dr. Nawar Shara (Georgetown Univ.) — From Importing Algorithms to Owning Intelligence
DM
Drs. Diana Maddah & Kwalombota — Responsible AI in Humanitarian Settings
AR
Abir Romdhani PhD, FMS — AI Impact on OR Performance, Farhat-Hached Hospital
12:00 PM  ·  Poster Session + Networking Lunch — Hall of FMSo
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings — Institutional Networking
1:30 PM (90 min) Plenary B
The Critical Role of Biorisk Management in Global Health Security
Moderators: Drs. Ahmed Abdelghani & Amira Zairi, FMS
JL
Ms. Jeannie Leesman (Sandia Labs) — Africa Biorisk Management Networks
HF
Dr. Hassan Farhat (HMC, Qatar) — AI, Preparedness & Bioterrorism Response
RB
Dr. Rym Benkhalifa (Pasteur Institute Tunis) — Responsible Research Culture
3:30 PM (90 min) Panel VI
Transforming Global Health Research Through Digital Mentorship – The GHRC Model
Moderator: Vijaya Arun Kumar MD, WSU Concurrent with Panels IV & V
RF
Dr. Rouba Ali Fehmi, WSU
CA
Dr. Cynthia Arfken, WSU
LC
Dr. Lilia Cheniti (Univ. Sousse)
MB
Pr. Maha Ben Fredj, FMS
7:00 PM  ·  Gala Dinner — Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse
Wednesday · April 15
Congress Day 2
08:30 AM (90 min) Plenary C
Epidemiology & Prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases in Africa
Moderators: Drs. Hassen Ghannem, FMS & Basim Dubaybo, WSU
HG
Pr. Hassen Ghannem (FMS) — Burden of NCDs in Africa
JM
Pr. Jean Claude Mbanya (Cameroon) — Social Determinants & Multi-sectorial Approach
MA
Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz (Africa CDC) — ACDC Strategy for NCD Prevention
AK
Dr. Adelard Kakunze (Africa CDC) — NCD Surveillance and Data Collection
KR
Dr. Kaushik Ramaiya (Tanzania) — Integrating NCD into Primary Healthcare
MN
Dr. Mary Nyamongo (NCD Alliance, Kenya) — Community-Based Interventions & NGOs
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel VIII
International Training Programs & Best Practices for Learners
Moderator: Dr. Rebecca Malouin, MSU Concurrent with Panel VII & Expert Presentations 1
MS
Dr. Mary Kay Smith, MSU
RM
Dr. Robert Malinowski, MSU
12:00 PM  ·  Poster Session + Networking Lunch — Hall of FMSo
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings — Institutional Networking
1:30 PM (90 min) Panel IX
Mental Health Disorders & Mental Health Promotion in Africa
Moderators: Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, Africa CDC & Ahlem Mtiraoui, FMS
TS
Pr. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh (Nigeria) — Burden of Mental Disorders in Africa
SS
Pr. Soraya Seedat (Stellenbosch) — Social & Cultural Determinants
MA
Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz (Africa CDC) — Africa Mental Health Leadership Programme
ND
Dr. Naeem Dalal (Zambia) — Mental Health Surveillance & Youth Focus
AW
Dr. Abba Wakil (Univ. Maiduguri) — Integrating Mental Health into PHC
CL
Dr. Carol Labor (Sierra Leone) — Community-Based Interventions & NGOs
3:30 PM (90 min) Panel X
Artificial Intelligence in Global Medicine: Building Bridges Across Data, Care & Discovery
Moderator: Dr. Matthew Rizzo, UNMC Concurrent with Panel XI & WS3
HB
Dr. Hassan Bencheqroun (NAAMA)
SA
Dr. Salim Adib, AUB
KM
Pr. Khaled Maaref, FMS
MM
Pr. Maher Maoua, FMS
7:00 PM  ·  Pillars of Hope Dinner — Special Recognition for Medical Relief Missions
Thursday · April 16
Closing Day
08:30 AM (90 min) Panel XII
International Capacity Development Initiatives & Best Practices for Institutions
Moderators: Mr. John Zervos, HFH & Dr. Georgina Aoun Nouaime, ILMA Concurrent with Panel XIII & Podium 1
UM
Dr. Usamah Mossalam, HFH
JZ
Mr. John Zervos, HFH
JJ
Dr. Joud Jarrah, KHCC
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel XV
Health Security: Clinical Fellowship Implementation & Year One Outcomes
Moderator: Dr. Katie Willet, UNMC Concurrent with Panel XIV & Podiums 2&3
JL
Dr. Jason Langenfeld, UNMC
JLo
Dr. John Lowe, UNMC
VW
Dr. Victoria Wadman, UNMC
12:00 PM  ·  Poster Session + Lunch — Hall of FMSo
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings & Roundtable Discussion — Socio-Scientific Complex Conference Room
2:00 PM Closing Events
Closing Events — 4th World Health Congress 2026
Optional: Mosaics Museum Visit, Sousse Start of Post-Congress Cultural Tour (Apr 17–21)
Ibn Sina Amphitheater
Panels & Expert Presentations · Congress Days 1–3
3 Days
5 Panels
2 Expert Sessions
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Ibn Sina
Monday · April 13
No sessions scheduled — Pre-Congress Workshop day
Tuesday · April 14
Congress Day 1
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel I
Migration and Health: Challenges and Opportunities in the MENA Region
Moderators: Drs. Henrique Barros & Robert Otok, ASPHER/GNAPH Concurrent with Panels II & III
AH
Dr. Adnan Hammad, GHRMS
SB
Dr. Sabri Belgacem (WHO)
IN
Dr. Iman Nuwayhid, AUB
RH
Dr. Rima Habib, AUB
WG
Dr. Wael Garnaoui, FMS
TL
Teresa Leão (ISPUP)
3:30 PM (90 min) Panel IV
Financial Opportunities in Project Implementation: Networking Dimensions in MENA
Moderators: Drs. Olfa Bouallegue, US; Amira Zairi & Soumaya Mougou, FMS Concurrent with Panels V & VI
HM
Dr. Helmi Mardassi (MHESR) — Multilateral Grant Proposals
AM
Dr. Ahmed Maalel (EURAXESS Africa) — Horizon Europe Opportunities
HR
Mr. Hichem Romdhani (Univ. Sousse) — EU-Funded Pathways for MENA
Wednesday · April 15
Congress Day 2
10:30 AM (90 min) Expert Presentations 1
Innovation and Intervention: Cutting-Edge Research in Community Health
Moderator: Dr. Kristine Ajrouch, UOM Concurrent with Panel VII & VIII
KA
Dr. Kristine Ajrouch (UOM) — Alzheimer’s Risk & Resilience in Arab Americans
EH
Dr. Eveline Hitti (AUB) — Hybrid Warfare: Mass Casualty Response
AB
Dr. Amal Ben Daly (FMS) — Opt-In, Opt-Out & Ethics in Organ Donation
1:30 PM (90 min) Expert Presentations 2
Community Health Strategies: Evidence-Based Approaches & Field Insights
Concurrent with Panel IX & Podium FMSo
GA
Dr. Georgina Aoun Nouaime (ILMA) — Innovation in Medicine: Hospital at Home
PL
Dr. Phillip Levy (WSU) — Public-Private Partnerships for Population Health
MH
Dr. Mouhanad Hammami (NAAMA) — Now More Than Ever, Public Health Matters!
3:30 PM (90 min) Panel XI
The Journey of International Medical Students in FMSo
Moderator: Dr. Neila Fathallah, FMS Concurrent with Panel X & WS3
AT
Abdel Raheem Taha
DD
Dana Driss
AA
Amar Alserkal
MS
Moulay Selmane
IR
Imane Rho Unbazi — FMS International Students
Thursday · April 16
Closing Day
08:30 AM (90 min) Panel XIII
From Classroom to Community: Faculty, Student & Community Perspectives on Community-Engaged Teaching
Moderator: Aline Germani MPH, AUB Concurrent with Panel XII & Podium 1
LM
Dr. Laura Magaña (ASPPH/GNAPH)
JM
Dr. Jihad Makhoul, AUB
AG
Dr. Ali Ghassani, AMEL Association
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel XIV
Health Research at FMSo: Highlights from Research Laboratories & Doctoral School
Moderators: Drs. Helmi Ben Saad, Sihem Hmissa & Soumaya Mougou, FMS
MG
Pr. Mariem Ghardallou & Taha Mâatoug — Digital tool for TB & migration (MENA)
MB
Pr. Maha Ben Fredj & Ikram Jendoubi — AMR & AI in Aquatic Ecosystems
NM
Dr. Nabiha Missaoui & Rayâan Hasni — RIP140 & Tumor Microenvironment in GI Cancers
WM
Dr. Wejdene Mansour
SM
Pr. Soumaya Mougou
Ibn Rochd Amphitheater
Panels & Podium Presentations
3 Days
3 Panels
2 Podium Sessions
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Ibn Rochd
Monday · April 13
No sessions — Pre-Congress Workshop day
Tuesday · April 14
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel II
Precision Medicine: Equity and Accessibility in the Global South
Moderators: Drs. Soumaya Mougou & Mohamed Boussarsar, FMS Concurrent with Panels I & III
JB
Dr. Jorge Batista Da Rocha (EMBL EBI)
AW
Pr. Ambroise Wonkam (Johns Hopkins)
MZ
Dr. Mohamed Zahir (Muhimbili Univ.)
ID
Dr. Ismail Dergaa (Univ. Manouba)
SQ
Dr. Shane Quinonez (UOM)
3:30 PM (90 min) Panel V
Advancing Healthy Longevity: Perspectives from the MENA Region
Moderators: Drs. Abla Mehio Sibai, AUB & Fatma Ben Fredj, FMS
LM
Dr. Laura Magaña (ASPPH/GNAPH) — Healthy Longevity Framework
JA
Dr. Jihed Anoun, FMS
LC
Dr. Lamia Chenik (Tunisian Inst. Strategic Studies)
RG
Dr. Radhouane Gouiaa
IG
Dr. Iheb Ghariani
KA
Dr. Kristine Ajrouch, UOM
Wednesday · April 15
10:30 AM (90 min) Panel VII
Preparing the Public Health Workforce to be Health Diplomats
Moderator: Dr. Laura Magaña, ASPPH/GNAPH Concurrent with Panel VIII & Expert Presentations 1
AJ
Dr. Ashish Joshi (Univ. Memphis)
DM
Dr. Diana Maddah (Qatar Univ.)
JM
Dr. Jihad (Judy) Makhoul, AUB
MH
Dr. Mouhanad Hammami (NAAMA)
Thursday · April 16
08:30 AM (90 min) Podium Presentations – Session 1
Research Podium – Session 1: Oral Abstract Presentations
Moderators: Drs. Hassan Fehmi, NAAMA & Amina Aounallah, FMS Concurrent with Panels XII & XIII
JL
Dr. Jason Langenfeld & Dr. Katie Willet, UNMC — Simulation & Disaster Response
HT
Haneen Taweel MPH, BZU — Fruit & Vegetable Consumption, Palestinian Students
JS
Dr. Jiab Suleiman, DO — Limb Reconstruction in Conflict: Gaza
JJ
Dr. Jad Jadallah, Scholars Without Borders — Congenital Bleeding Disorders, Palestine
YA
Ms. Yasmine Oussama Attia, QU — AI Readiness in Qatar’s Humanitarian Ecosystem
10:30 AM (90 min) Podium Presentations – Session 2
Research Podium – Session 2: Oral Abstract Presentations (AUB/Lebanon focus)
Moderators: Drs. Salim Adib, AUB & May Yassine Darwish, MPHI Concurrent with Panels XIV & XV
SA
Dr. Salim Adib, AUB — Cancer Screening in Lebanon
RA
Dr. Rouba Ali-Fehmi, UOM — Digital Pathology Education
JK
Joumana Kalot MPH, AUB — Co-Producing Food Security
AG
Drs. Aline Germani et al., AUB — TRACEMED: Infection Control in LMICs
JM
Drs. Jihad Makhoul & Lara Nasreddine, AUB — Corporate Capture of Public Health
AG2
Dr. Ali Ghassani, AMEL — Navigating Challenges in War-Conflict, Lebanon
The Forum — 6 Breakout Rooms
Hadrumète · Aghlabides · Takrouna · Cillium · Gammouda · Justinia
1st & Ground Floor
5 Workshops
3 Podium Sessions
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Monday · April 13
Pre-Congress Workshop Day
08:30 AM – 3:30 PM (All Day) Workshop 1
Biostatistics – Evidence-Based Practice in Health Research
HADRUMÈTE RoomModerator: Dr. Jane Meza, UNMC
RG
Dr. Rim Ghammam, FMS
MG
Dr. Meriam Ghardallou, FMS
SB
Pr. Sihem Ben Fredj, FMS
08:30 AM – 3:30 PM (All Day) Workshop 2
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: A Skills-Based 1-Day Workshop
AGHLABIDES RoomModerator: Dr. Ken Resnicow, UNM/UOM
BS
Dr. Bochra Saguem, FMS
08:30 AM (90 min) Workshop 7
Inter-professional Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response: A Simulation-Driven Approach
TAKROUNA RoomModerators: Drs. Aline Saad & Vijaya Arun Kumar, WSU
SV
Dr. Sally Villaseñor, WSU
JS
Dr. Jessica Smith, WSU
LJ
Dr. Linda Jaber, WSU
PK
Dr. Paul Kilgore, WSU
AZ
Pr. Asma Zorgati, FMS
1:30 PM (90 min) Workshop 5
Parallel Medicine: Phytotherapy & Acupuncture in Clinical Practice
GAMMOUDA RoomModerators: Drs. Bassem Charfeddine & Asma Zorgati, FMS
AZ
Dr. Amira Zairi, FMS
SM
Dr. Sahbi Mtaouaa, FMS
Tuesday · April 14
No Forum sessions scheduled on Congress Day 1
Wednesday · April 15
1:30 PM (90 min) Podium FMSo 1 & 2
Faculty of Medicine Sousse – Research Podium Presentations (1 & 2)
HADRUMÈTE & AGHLABIDES (Parallel) Moderators: Drs. Maha Ben Fredj & Saoussen Layouni (P1) · Drs. Leila Knani & Ahmed Loghmari (P2)
3:30 PM (90 min) Workshop 3
Educating Healthcare Professionals on Mental Health
HADRUMÈTE RoomModerator: Dr. Jed Magen, MSU
FA
Dr. Farha Abbasi, MSU
AM
Pr. Ahlem Mtiraoui, FMS
MS
Dr. Manel Stambouli, FMS
Thursday · April 16
08:30 AM (90 min) Workshop 9
Public Health Instruction for MENA — Delivering Essential Public Health Functions
HADRUMÈTE RoomModerator: Dr. David Bishai, HKU
HA
Pr. Hanan Abdul Rahim (Qatar Univ.)
SA
Dr. Salim Adib, AUB
10:30 AM (90 min) Podium Presentations – Session 3
Research Podium – Session 3: Oral Abstract Presentations (South Africa focus)
HADRUMÈTE RoomModerators: Drs. Naiema Taliep & Neila Fathallah, FMS
NT
Drs. Naiema Taliep & Ghouwa Ismail (UNISA) — Community Violence in Post-Apartheid SA
GI
Drs. Ghouwa Ismail & Naiema Taliep — Networking & Violence Prevention
SJ
Drs. Seneca James et al. — Mobile App for Community Safety & Peace
NR
Drs. Nicole Rinquest et al. — Community-Based GBV Prevention
NA
Drs. Najuwa Arendse & A. van Niekerk — Suicide Epidemiology, Mpumalanga, SA
Simulation Center FMSo
Clinical Skills & Critical Care Simulation
1 Session
April 13 Only
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Simulation Center
Monday · April 13
1:30 PM (90 min) Workshop 6
Adult ECMO – Critical Care Simulation
Simulation Center FMSoHands-on · Limited seatsModerators: Drs. Makhlouf Belguith & Imed Chouchene, FMS
MB
Pr. Makhlouf Belguith, FMS
IC
Pr. Imed Chouchene, FMS
NN
Dr. Nizar Naouar, FMS
WR
Dr. Wissal Rouabah, FMS
April 14 – 16
No scheduled sessions during main congress days
Hall of the FMSo
Poster Sessions · Exhibition Stands · Networking Lunches
3 Days
Daily Posters
Exhibition Stands
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Hall of the FMSo
Monday · April 13
No poster session on Pre-Congress day · Exhibition stands open for setup
Tuesday · April 14
12:00 PM Poster Session 1
Scientific Poster Display, Judging & Tabletop Networking
Hall of FMSoLunch served (Restaurant)Exhibition stands open
Wednesday · April 15
12:00 PM Poster Session 2
Scientific Poster Display & Networking Lunch
Hall of FMSoLunch servedPoster judging continues
Thursday · April 16
12:00 PM Poster Session 3
Final Poster Display + Roundtable Discussion (Conference Room)
Hall of FMSoLunch & RoundtableBest Poster Awards
Socio-Scientific Complex
Restaurant · Conference Room · Social Events · Workshops
4 Days
3 Gala Events
1 Reception
1 Workshop
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Socio-Scientific Complex
Monday · April 13
10:30 AM (90 min) Workshop 8
Ethical Responsibility in Biomedical Research
Conference RoomModerator: Dr. Iqbal Ahmad, UNMC
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Dr. Iqbal Ahmad, UNMC
CM
Dr. Chahnez Makni, FMS
AB
Dr. Amal Ben Daly, FMS
5:00 PM  ·  Welcome Reception — Socio-Scientific Complex FMSo
Tuesday · April 14
12:00 PM  ·  Lunch — Restaurant
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings — Institutional Networking
7:00 PM  ·  Gala Dinner — Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse
Wednesday · April 15
12:00 PM  ·  Lunch — Restaurant
12:30 PM  ·  Tabletop Team Building Meetings — Institutional Networking
7:00 PM  ·  Pillars of Hope Dinner — Special Recognition for Medical Relief Missions
Thursday · April 16
12:00 PM  ·  Lunch — Restaurant
12:30 PM Roundtable Discussion
Roundtable Discussion — Closing Scientific Dialogue
Conference RoomModerators: Members of Scientific CommitteeInvited Scholars
2:00 PM  ·  Closing Events — Optional Visit to Mosaics Museum, Sousse
2:00 PM+  ·  Start of Post-Congress Cultural Tour (April 17–21)
Center for Educational Development (CED)
Workshop Venue · April 13 Pre-Congress
1 Session
April 13 Only
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Monday · April 13
10:30 AM (90 min) Workshop 4
Competency-Based Education (CBE) in Health Professions
Moderator: Dr. Neirouz Ghannouchi, FMS
IC
Pr. Imed Chouchene, FMS
LL
Pr. Latifa Lassoued, FMS
NG
Pr. Nadia Ghariani, FMS
April 14 – 16
No scheduled sessions during main congress days