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About Us - AfPS 2026

At a Glance

400+
Participants
30+
Countries
11
Days
11
Thematic Areas

Who We Are at African Pharmaceutical Symposium

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The African Pharmaceutical Symposium (AfPS) is the flagship Pan-African platform organized by the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation – African Regional Office (IPSF AfRO). It brings together pharmacy students, early-career professionals, researchers, and healthcare leaders across the continent.

AfPS creates a space where Africa's youth can co-create solutions, contribute to healthcare policy, and strengthen the continent's pharmaceutical ecosystem.

The 14th edition in Kigali represents a renewed commitment to building sustainable, innovative, and homegrown healthcare solutions.

Rwanda Pharmaceutical Students' Association (RPSA)

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Established in 1999, the Rwanda Pharmaceutical Students' Association (RPSA) is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering future healthcare leaders.

RPSA promotes professional development, community health initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration across health fields.

As a member of IPSF AfRO, RPSA actively contributes to regional pharmacy education, public health advocacy, and health-system strengthening initiatives.

AfPS – Past Three Editions

2023
Accra, Ghana
200+ Delegates
15 Countries
10 Sessions
15+ Partners
2024
Freetown, Sierra Leone
250+ Delegates
19 Countries
12 Sessions
20+ Partners
2025
Harare, Zimbabwe
180+ Delegates
14 Countries
10 Sessions
15+ Partners

Organising Structure

Reception Committee

Gedeon Mbonabucya
Gedeon Mbonabucya
Chairperson
Emmanuel Kwizera
Emmanuel Kwizera
Vc External Affairs
Jean Claude Mugiraneza
Jean Claude Mugiraneza
Finance Coordinator
Chance Niyonkuru
Chance Niyonkuru
Secretary
Imad Shema
Imad Shema
Documentation & Registration
Samuel Iyakaremye
Samuel Iyakaremye
Logistic Coordinator
Samuel Inshutiyimana
Samuel Inshutiyimana
Education & Scientific
Marcel Ishimwe
Marcel Ishimwe
Communication & Marketing
Janet Niyokwizerwa
Janet Niyokwizerwa
Social Events Coordinator
Bora Jessica Umugwaneza
Bora Jessica Umugwaneza
LIT Coordinator
Tiamo Honore Hirwa
Tiamo Honore Hirwa
PST & Excursions
Semplice Alain Ishimwe
Semplice Alain Ishimwe
Protocol Coordinator
Phionah Murungi
Phionah Murungi
Sponsorship & Partnerships

Supporting Committee

Dioscor Uwumukiza
Dioscor Uwumukiza
Public Health

Patron of the 14th IPSF AfPS 2026

Dr Jean Baptiste Nyandwi
Patron

Supporting Committee Members

Registration and Confirmation

Ella Mucye
Chance Niyonkuru
Emmanuel Niyonsenga
Tiamo Hirwa
Augustin Manirakiza
RUSARO IRIZA Merci Liz

Logistics and Transportation

Divine Iradukunda
Claver Rusingizandekwe
Gisele Umutesi
Janet Niyokwizerwa

Media and Publications

Fabrice Ishimwe
Richard Alain Mugabo
Robert Ange Aimable
Gakire Liza Lucretia
Erican Bagwaneza
RUSARO IRIZA Merci Liz
Evode Kwizera

Education & Scientific Program

Augustin Manirakiza
Kwihangana Steven
Louange Byiringiro Bienvenue
Eugene Rusanganira
Gilbert Ahishakiye

Protocol Team

Sonia Irizabimbuto
Gisele Umutesi
Nadia Mukandanga
Ines Uwimbabazi
Emelyne Uwineza
Benitha Igiraneza
Marie Pascale Giramahoro

Public Health

Maurice Ishimwe
Octave Mwizerwa

Advisors

Sano Samuel
Alphonse Mbarushimana
Geofrey Beingana
Othniel Nimbabazi
Iradukunda Jean de Dieu