46th PSK Annual Scientific Conference
Call for abstracts
Background
The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) is a professional association for pharmacists registered to practice in Kenya. Established to advance pharmaceutical practice, PSK is dedicated to promoting excellence in healthcare through professional development, policy advocacy, and innovation.
Among its key initiatives, the society organizes annual scientific conferences featuring diverse themes that reflect emerging trends and developments in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. These conferences provide a platform for pharmacists and healthcare professionals to share research, discuss innovative projects, and contribute to shaping policies that enhance healthcare delivery. For over four decades, these events have played a crucial role in advancing pharmaceutical practice and improving patient outcomes.
On behalf of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), we invite all individuals interested in presenting original research, innovative projects, or novel programs related to “Pharmacists Leading Transformation and Innovation Towards the Highest Attainable Standards of Health“ to submit abstracts for consideration. The forthcoming conference will take place from June 24th to 26th, 2026, at the PrideInn Paradise Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya.
Abstract presentations will be conducted in either Poster Format or Oral Format (10-12 minute presentations). Authors are encouraged to indicate their preferred format; however, the final selection will be determined by the abstracts review panel..
Theme
Pharmacists Leading Transformation and Innovation Towards the Highest Attainable Standards of Health
Sub-themes and Categories
Focus Areas:
- Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
- Primary Healthcare Strengthening
- Scope of Practice: The Recipe for Patient Safety & Quality of Care
Focus Areas:
- Policy, Regulation, and Professional Oversight
- Nurturing Proactive Policy Engagement by Pharmacists
- Regulatory Compliance and Quality Systems in Pharmacy Practice
Focus Areas
- Financing & Investments in Local Manufacturing for Economic Development
- Closing the Skill Gap for Pharmacists
- Market Access, Supply Chain Digitization & Business Continuity
Focus Areas
- Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence & Health Technology
- Role of Pharmacists as Digital Influencers
Focus Areas
- Mental Health and Well-being in Pharmacy Practice
- Leadership for Career Growth and Influence
- Ethical Pharmacy Practice – Doing The Right Thing When It Matters Most
Abstracts Submission Instructions
We are excited to invite researchers, practitioners, and pharmacy leaders to submit abstracts for the 46th PSK Annual Scientific Conference 2026 under the theme:
“Pharmacists Leading Transformation and Innovation Towards the Highest Attainable Standards of Health.”
IMPORTANT DATES
Open for abstract submission: 9th February 2026
Closing of abstract submissions: 30th April 2026
Abstract accept/reject notifications: 13th May 2026
Deadline for submission of soft copy of full poster or power-point slides: 22nd May 2026
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Microsoft CMT service will be used to manage the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft, and they bear all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Oral & Poster Presentation Guidelines
Oral Presentations
⦿ Oral presentations of abstracts will take 10 minutes each (+ 5 mins of questions).
⦿ The slide file format should be PPTX with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
⦿ Instructions for slide uploading will be provided in the following weeks.
Poster Presentations
⦿ Posters should be in A0 format with portrait orientation, maximum poster dimensions should be 841mm wide and 1189mm high (33 inches x 46.8 inches).
⦿ Organisers will provide suitable fixing materials and on-site assistance to help display your poster.
⦿ All posters will be orally presented during the interactive poster walks with the organising committee members (2-3 minutes each).
⦿ Poster presenters will have one day to present their posters and the poster boards will have the poster abstract number.