Programme scientifique CISLA 2026

Word from the Congress President – CISLA 2026

Excellencies, Honorable Ministers and institutional representatives, Honorable Members of Parliament and Senators, Dear Professors, Dear Doctors, researchers and practitioners, Dear partners, Dear participants, dear colleagues, dear partners, It is with immense honor and deep commitment that I welcome you to the International Congress Save Life in Africa (CISLA) 2026. In a context marked by a growing epidemiological transition in Africa, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a major public health challenge today. Faced with this reality, CISLA 2026 aims to be a platform of excellence dedicated to reflection, innovation and action. Our ambition is to bring together, around a common vision, experts, institutions, decision-makers and communities in order to sustainably strengthen prevention, screening and management strategies for NCDs. Through a rich and multidisciplinary scientific program, this congress will offer a privileged framework for exchanges, sharing of experiences and valorization of scientific advances adapted to our realities. We are convinced that only a collaborative, integrated and contextualized approach will bring effective and sustainable solutions to current health challenges in Africa. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the partners, speakers and members of the various committees for their commitment and contribution to the success of this event. I invite each of you to actively participate in the congress proceedings and to make this 2026 edition a landmark moment of scientific and human progress. I wish you an excellent congress. Congress President CISLA 2026

Word from the Presidents of the Honorary Committee

Your Excellency, President of the Republic, Your Excellency, Minister of Public Health, President of the Organizing Committee, President of the Scientific Committee, Ladies and Gentlemen, Professors, Dear health professionals, Distinguished guests, It is with deep honor that we take the floor in our capacity as Presidents of the Honorary Committee of the International Congress Save Life in Africa (CISLA 2026). This international scientific event illustrates, eloquently, the commitment of the African academic and medical community to meeting the major public health challenges facing our continent. It also testifies to the vitality of our institutions, in particular the University of Kinshasa, which continues to play a central role in training, research and innovation in the service of society. In a context marked by a rapid evolution of epidemiological profiles, notably with the progression of non-communicable diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, it becomes imperative to strengthen synergies between scientific research, clinical practice and health policies. In this regard, the involvement of institutions committed to the fight against cancer, like the National League Against Cancer, constitutes an essential lever for improving prevention, screening and management of pathologies with high mortality impact. We commend the scientific quality of the proposed program, as well as the diversity of topics addressed, which reflect the health realities of our countries while integrating the most recent advances in modern medicine. This congress represents a precious opportunity for knowledge sharing, capacity building and consolidation of collaborations between national and international experts. We strongly encourage young researchers, doctors in training and all health professionals to take full advantage of this exchange framework, in order to actively contribute to improving the quality of care and reducing preventable mortality in Africa. Finally, we express our sincere congratulations to the organizers of this congress, whose dedication and rigor made this major event possible. We express the wish that the work from this congress will bring innovations, concrete solutions and hope for our populations. Thank you.

Word from the President of the Honorary Committee

Your Excellency, President of the Republic, Your Excellency, Minister of Public Health, President of the Organizing Committee, President of the Scientific Committee, Ladies and Gentlemen, Professors, Dear health professionals, Distinguished guests, It is with deep honor that we take the floor in our capacity as Presidents of the Honorary Committee of the International Congress Save Life in Africa (CISLA 2026). This international scientific event illustrates, eloquently, the commitment of the African academic and medical community to meeting the major public health challenges facing our continent. It also testifies to the vitality of our institutions, in particular the University of Kinshasa, which continues to play a central role in training, research and innovation in the service of society. In a context marked by a rapid evolution of epidemiological profiles, notably with the progression of non-communicable diseases such as cancers, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, it becomes imperative to strengthen synergies between scientific research, clinical practice and health policies. In this regard, the involvement of institutions committed to the fight against cancer, like the National League Against Cancer, constitutes an essential lever for improving prevention, screening and management of pathologies with high mortality impact. We commend the scientific quality of the proposed program, as well as the diversity of topics addressed, which reflect the health realities of our countries while integrating the most recent advances in modern medicine. This congress represents a precious opportunity for knowledge sharing, capacity building and consolidation of collaborations between national and international experts. We strongly encourage young researchers, doctors in training and all health professionals to take full advantage of this exchange framework, in order to actively contribute to improving the quality of care and reducing preventable mortality in Africa. Finally, we express our sincere congratulations to the organizers of this congress, whose dedication and rigor made this major event possible. We express the wish that the work from this congress will bring innovations, concrete solutions and hope for our populations.

Message from the Scientific Committee President

Your Excellency, President of the Organizing Committee, Honorable political, academic and health authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, Professors, Dear colleagues, dear participants, Distinguished guests, It is an honor and a privilege for me to take the floor at the International Congress Save Life in Africa (CISLA 2026), in my capacity as President of the Scientific Committee. Medical science, today more than ever, must respond to complex and constantly evolving challenges. Our continent faces a marked epidemiological transition, characterized by the persistence of infectious diseases and the rapid progression of non-communicable diseases. This dual burden requires continuous adaptation of our practices, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, as well as strengthening local clinical research. The scientific committee has worked with rigor and commitment to propose a program that reflects field realities, while integrating the most recent advances in global medicine. The selected themes cover vital emergencies, chronic pathologies, internal medicine, intensive care, as well as health innovations and public health approaches adapted to our context. This congress aims to be a space for high-level scientific exchanges, but also a framework for capacity building for practitioners at all levels. We wanted to favor a pragmatic approach, oriented towards improving patient care and reducing preventable mortality. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the national and international experts who agreed to contribute to the scientific quality of this event, as well as to the partner academic and hospital institutions. Your commitment bears witness to the vitality of our medical community and our shared ambition for excellence. Finally, I express the wish that the exchanges of this congress lead to concrete, applicable and lasting recommendations, in the service of our health systems and our populations. I wish you all an excellent congress, rich in learning and fruitful collaborations. Thank you.

Message from the Minister of Public Health

Your Excellency, President of the Republic, Your Excellency, President of the Organizing Committee, President of the Scientific Committee, Honorable political and administrative authorities, Ladies and Gentlemen, Professors, Dear health professionals, Distinguished guests, It is with great pleasure that I take the floor at the International Congress Save Life in Africa (CISLA 2026), which constitutes a privileged framework for reflection, exchange and sharing of experiences around the major health challenges facing our continent. Africa is today going through a major epidemiological transition phase, characterized by the persistence of communicable diseases and the rise of non-communicable diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancers. This evolution imposes a profound transformation on our health systems, both at the organizational and strategic level. Faced with these challenges, our priority remains clear: to guarantee equitable access to quality care for all populations. This requires strengthening primary health care, improving technical platforms, continuous training of health personnel, as well as the availability of essential medicines. I particularly commend the scientific orientation of this congress, which emphasizes medical emergencies, the management of chronic diseases and health innovations. These axes are in perfect alignment with the priorities of our national health policy. The Government reaffirms, through my voice, its commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at strengthening the resilience of our health system, promoting prevention and improving the management of diseases with high mortality impact. I would like to congratulate the organizers of this congress, as well as all technical and financial partners, for their commitment to health in Africa. Your collective mobilization is essential to advance our shared vision of a high-performing and inclusive health system. I express the wish that the work from this congress will contribute to the development of innovative strategies adapted to our realities, for the benefit of our populations. I wish you an excellent congress and fruitful exchanges. Thank you.

Word from the President of the Republic

Presidents of the Honorary Committee, President of the Organizing Committee, President of the Scientific Committee, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Professors, Dear doctors, researchers, partners and participants, Distinguished guests, It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you on the occasion of this International Congress Save Life in Africa (CISLA 2026), which brings together in this place high-level experts committed to a noble cause: saving lives on our African continent. Africa today faces a dual health burden. On one hand, communicable diseases continue to weigh on our most vulnerable populations; on the other, non-communicable diseases are growing in scale, profoundly transforming our health systems. Faced with this reality, it is imperative to strengthen our capacities for prevention, early diagnosis and effective management. I salute the relevance of the theme of this congress, as well as the scientific quality of the work that will be presented here. You, dear participants, are essential actors in the transformation of our health systems. Through your research, clinical commitment and dedication, you contribute to building more accessible, more effective and more equitable medicine. Our common ambition must be clear: reduce preventable mortality and sustainably improve the quality of life of our populations. This requires strengthening health infrastructure, continuous training of health personnel, as well as integrating technological innovations into our medical practices. I also wish to reaffirm the Government's commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at improving public health, particularly in the areas of medical emergencies, chronic diseases and universal health coverage. Finally, I would like to extend my most sincere encouragement to the organizers of this congress, as well as to all national and international partners who made this event possible. Your commitment is proof that Africa can count on itself, while opening itself to the world. On this note, I declare the International Congress Save Life in Africa 2026 open, and wish full success to your proceedings. Thank you.