About the Forum

The EDCTP Forum is a biennial event providing an international platform for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research addressing the burden of poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and the capacity development and networking activities that support this goal. It attracts diverse stakeholders including representatives from research institutions and universities, the larger scientific community, health care providers, governments, regional bodies, regulators, civil society, and public and private research and development partners. 

Over the past two decades, the EDCTP Forum has evolved to become one of the most prominent cross-disease and inter-disciplinary conferences. In the spirit of a true partnership of equals, the Forum is held alternately in Africa and Europe, providing the opportunity to showcase the research excellence of both continents, strengthen their ties and foster new collaborations. 

 The Twelfth EDCTP Forum 

 The Twelfth EDCTP Forum will take place on 15-20 June 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Kigali Convention Centre. The Forum theme is “Better health through global research partnerships.” 

 The Forum is hosted by the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and jointly organised by Global Health EDCTP3 and the EDCTP Association.