1st Annual Somali Liver & Digestive Health Conference
Upcoming Event – 20 CME Credits
Event Overview
The Hepatology Society of Somalia (HSS), in collaboration with the Somali Society of Gastroenterology (SSG), proudly announces the 1st Annual Somali Liver & Digestive Health Conference — the country’s premier scientific meeting dedicated to advancing hepatology and gastroenterology practice.
This groundbreaking conference brings together Somali, regional, and international experts to discuss cutting-edge developments in liver disease, digestive health, research, and clinical practice.
Event Details
📅 Dates: April 15–17, 2026
📍 Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
🎓 CME Credits: 20
🎯 Type: Scientific Conference, Workshops, Panel Discussions
👥 Audience: Hepatologists, gastroenterologists, internists, surgeons, radiologists, researchers, medical students, and public-health professionals.
Conference Themes
The 3-day conference will cover a wide range of high-impact medical topics, including:
Hepatology Tracks
- Viral Hepatitis B & C Elimination Strategies
- Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension Management
- Liver Cancer (HCC) Prevention & Screening
- Autoimmune & Metabolic Liver Diseases
- Pediatric Liver Disorders
- Liver Transplantation Readiness in Somalia
Gastroenterology Tracks
- Advances in Endoscopy
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- GI Emergencies
- Upper & Lower GI bleeding
- Peptic Ulcer Disease & GERD
- Gastrointestinal Oncology
Public Health & Research
- National Hepatitis Registry Updates
- Epidemiology of Liver Disease in Somalia
- AI and Digital Health in Hepatology
- Community Awareness & Public-Health Interventions
Workshops & Skill Labs
Participants will receive hands-on training in:
- FibroScan & Elastography
- Ultrasound for liver disease
- Endoscopy simulation sessions
- Biopsy interpretation
- Liver cancer early-detection techniques
All workshops count toward CME hours.
Why Attend?
✓ Earn 20 accredited CME credits
✓ Learn from top hepatology & GI experts
✓ Gain hands-on clinical training
✓ Connect with Somali and international researchers
✓ Present scientific posters & abstracts
✓ Support the development of liver & GI services in Somalia
Call for Abstracts
Researchers, clinicians, and trainees are invited to submit abstracts in:
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
- Cancer Research
- Clinical Case Reports
Deadline: February 2026
Registration
Early registration is now open.
Participants may register online through the HSS Events Portal.
🔗 Registration Link: Coming Soon
Organizers
Hepatology Society of Somalia (HSS)
Somali Society of Gastroenterology (SSG)
In partnership with leading hospitals, universities, and global hepatology networks.
Contact
📧 Events@SomaliaHepatology.org
📍 Mogadishu, Somalia
🌐 SomaliaHepatology.org
