Botswana Global Conference on Non-Communicable Diseases
Theme 2026
Heart Health in Focus: Tackling Cardiovascular Diseases in Botswana
Dr Neo Tapela
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health, Botswana
Healthy People | Stronger Nation | Sustainable Future
Venue
Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH)
Gaborone, Botswana • 3rd – 4th November 2026
Featured Speakers
Hear from leading voices in cardiovascular health, public health policy, and medical innovation.
Opening Keynote Address
Dr Neo Tapela
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health, Botswana
Interventional Cardiology
Dr Kabo Mojela
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Lenmed Bokamoso Hospital, Botswana
Cardiology / Interventional Cardiology
Dr Madhur Roberts, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Tulane University Medical Center / SE Louisiana VA Hospital, New Orleans, USA
Emergency Care Systems & Health Equity
Dr Noah Rosenberg, MD, MPH
Associate Professor & Chair, Emergency Medicine
University of Botswana
* More speakers will be announced. Check back for updates.
In Partnership With
Ministry of Health, Botswana
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Important Dates & Conference Schedule
Key deadlines and a preview of what to expect across both conference days.
Key Deadlines
Standard Registration Deadline
31 October 2026
Conference Dates
3–4 November 2026
Programme Overview
- Opening Ceremony & Keynote Addresses
- Scientific Sessions: Epidemiology & Pathophysiology
- Poster Presentations & Exhibition
- Networking Lunch
- Afternoon Scientific Sessions
- Welcome Gala Dinner
- Morning Keynote & Plenary Sessions
- Scientific Sessions: Clinical Management
- Young Investigator & Student Presentations
- Workshop & Panel Discussions
- Awards Ceremony
- Closing Ceremony
* Full programme subject to change. Final schedule released October 2026.
Conference Sub-Themes
Exploring the multifaceted dimensions of cardiovascular healthcare through diverse specialized tracks.
Global and National Burden, Trends, Risk Factors.
Mechanisms, Advances in Pharmacology, Precision Medicine.
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Diabetes, Obesity.
National Policies, Universal Health Coverage, Financing.
Exercise Prescription, Athlete Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Acute Cardiac Emergencies, Response Systems, Advanced Life Support.
Primary Prevention, Community-Based Interventions, Lifestyle.
Hypertension, Arrythmias, Heart Failure, Surgery.
Clinical Research, Medical Education, Nursing Practice.
Awards
Recognising outstanding contributions to cardiovascular science and healthcare.
All award winners receive:
- Certificate of Excellence
- Award Trophy / Plaque
- Official Recognition during the Closing Ceremony
Target Participants
This conference welcomes professionals from across the healthcare spectrum.
Conference Registration
Choose the registration category that best applies to you.
“Heart Health in Focus: Tackling Cardiovascular Diseases in Botswana”
BGC-NCDs 4.0 • 3rd – 4th November 2026 • Gaborone, Botswana