*AFRICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SET TO HOST LANDMARK MEDICAL LAW CONFERENCE IN ABUJA*
_Preparations are in full swing for the African Bar Association’s (AFBA) Medical Law Committee Annual Conference, a groundbreaking event that aims to reshape the future of healthcare delivery in Africa. Scheduled to take place in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, from February 19 to 20, 2025, the conference is expected to attract top legal and medical professionals from across the continent._
Themed *“Towards a Legal & Ethical Practice of Healthcare Delivery in Africa: Advocating for Best Ethical Standards,”* the conference will focus on fostering robust legal frameworks and ethical guidelines to improve healthcare systems across Africa.
https://www.legalnigeria.com/african-bar-association-set-to-host-landmark-medical-law-conference-in-abuja/
Opportunities for Scholars and Practitioners
AFBA has called on experts and academics to contribute to the conversation through scholarly papers.
- Abstracts (max. 200 words) must be submitted by January 5, 2024.
- Full papers (max. 5000 words) are due by January 15, 2025.
Submissions should be sent to onyegbule.kelechi@funal.edu.ng
cc: khadeejatahmed@gRegistration Detailsmail.com
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5johDFsBy6kKLLEV6
Early Bird Registration (available until January 31, 2025):
- AfBA Members: ₦100,000 / $100
- Non-AfBA Members: ₦150,000 / $150
- Lecturers/Magistrates/Judges: ₦50,000 / $50
- Postgraduate Students: ₦30,000 / $30
- Undergraduate Students: ₦20,000 / $20
Late Registration (from February 1, 2025):
- AfBA Members: ₦150,000 / $150
- Non-AfBA Members: ₦200,000 / $200
Payment Information
For Naira payments:
- Account Number: 3002269422
- Account Name: African Bar Association
- Bank: UBA
For international transfers:
For Credit To: United Bank for Africa PLC, Account No: 36320321, Swift Code: UNAFNGLA
Beneficiary Account Number: 3002269422
Beneficiary Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Intermediary Bank: Citibank New York
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Routing/ABA Number: 021000089
The conference comes at a time when healthcare delivery is facing unprecedented challenges, from ethical dilemmas in medical practices to gaps in legal protections for patients. Experts say this event will be instrumental in setting new standards for the continent.
