About the Event
About the SAAHIP Conference 2027
About the SAAHIP Conference
The South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP) hosts an annual conference that brings together hospital and institutional pharmacy personnel to explore the latest advancements in hospital pharmacy practice. This event serves as a
platform for hospital and institutional pharmacists and pharmacist assistants to exchange knowledge, share research findings, and discuss emerging trends in medication management, patient safety, and healthcare policy. SAAHIP continues to focus on
continuous professional development. The 2027 conference will feature a variety of academic and practice-based podium and poster presentations, pearl presentations, workshops, keynote presentations, and networking opportunities, offering valuable insights
into enhancing pharmacy services across South Africa.
Theme: Advancing Pharmaceutical Services: “innovate, integrate, improve”
The South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP), Northern Gauteng Branch, is pleased to launch the 2027 conference, where we will be delving into the evolving role of hospital and institutional pharmacy amid the advancing pharmaceutical services and the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in South Africa. Chapter 11 of the National Health Insurance Act, Act no. 20 of 2023 section 57, subsection 3(d) informs us of the establishment of the Health Technology Assessment agency which will promote high-quality, equitable, and efficient healthcare system using health technologies.
As technological advancements and innovative healthcare solutions reshape the pharmaceutical landscape, hospital and institutional pharmacists must adapt and lead in this transformative era. This conference will provide a platform to explore how cutting-edge technologies, automation, and integrated healthcare systems can enhance patient care, optimise pharmacy practice, and strengthen pharmacy services within the NHI framework.
Theme: “Operation 3i’s”: Advancing Pharmaceutical Services: “innovate, integrate, improve”
Important Details
Host
SAAHIP Northern Gauteng
Venue / Address
To Be Confirmed
Deadlines & Dates
Submission Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Review Period
01 October 2026 – 14 November 2026
Outcome Notice
Apr 15, 2026
Submission Process
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Submission Guidelines
Abstracts that do not comply with the following criteria will not be considered for acceptance:
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. The accepted abstracts will be assigned to appropriate oral, poster, workshop or scenario/quality improvement sessions. A notification will be emailed to every corresponding author. Authors who then wish to present their abstract at the conference must sent back the signed acceptance document and pay the registration fee. No honorarium, travel-, or accommodation expenses will be provided or covered for presenters.
Layout for ALL abstract submissions:
Font:
Arial, regular font, size 10
Spacing:
Leave a blank line between the main sections of the abstract, otherwise use single line spacing. Do not indent the start of a paragraph. Use full justification for text alignment.
Title:
Use bold font and centre the title, the title should be brief and clearly indicate the topic of the presentation. Capitalise the
first letter of each word as appropriate. Try to avoid the use of “a”, “an”, or “the” as the first word of the title.
Authors and Affiliations
Use normal font and centre the text. Type the authors surname first, followed by the initials. Underline the presenting author. Do not include titles or degrees. Only include the place of employment or institutional affiliation.
Body of Abstract
The abstract should not exceed 350 words (word count excludes title, authors, affiliations, spaces, title notes). Avoid using tables, graphs or graphics in the abstract
Accepted Abstract Types
Podium presentations
Scenario Presentation
Pearl Presentation
Poster Presentation
Quick Checklist
Formatting rules
- Ensure all authors and affiliations are listed correctly.
- Submit document in standard format (PDF or DOCX).
- Keep file size under 5MB.
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