The 18th World Congress on Public Health will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 6–9 September 2026, under the theme: Health Without Borders: Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability.

Jointly organised by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA), the Congress will bring together global health leaders to explore unified, cross-sector responses to today’s most urgent health challenges.

Abstract submissions open: 1 September – 30 November 2025
Early-bird registration closes: 30 April 2026

For more details, visit: https://www.wcph.org/