Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, is set to host a major gathering of political leaders, healthcare policymakers and pharmaceutical experts as the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) prepares for its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, Unity 2026, with a strong focus on expanding healthcare access and strengthening the nation’s health system.
The conference, scheduled for July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, will be held under the theme, “From Local Pharmacy Practice to Global Impact: Managing Complex Political Systems.”
The week-long programme will begin on July 27 with a health insurance awareness walk themed “Health Insurance for All: Leaving No One Behind.” The exercise will be led by the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, alongside ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Igwekamma.
The walk is expected to bring together pharmacists, healthcare stakeholders, policymakers and members of the public to promote greater awareness and participation in Nigeria’s health insurance scheme.
At the conference, Dr. Ohiri will deliver a presentation titled “Leveraging NHIA–Community Pharmacists Collaboration as a Catalyst for Universal Health Coverage,” highlighting how stronger partnerships between community pharmacists and the NHIA can improve access to affordable healthcare services.
Also expected to speak is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, who will present a paper on “Healthcare System Strengthening and Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria,” focusing on efforts to build a more resilient and inclusive healthcare system.
The conference is expected to attract top government officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, and Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Muhammad Ali Pate, alongside leading figures in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
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