L-R National Chairman, ACPN, Pharm Ezeh Ambrose, Dr Kelechi Ohiri DG National health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Pharm Chidi Dozie FPSN. Chairman, CPC, Unity 2026.

By Esther Onyegbula

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has announced plans to convene political leaders, healthcare policymakers, regulators and pharmaceutical experts at its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, Unity 2026, with a renewed push to expand healthcare access, strengthen Nigeria’s health system and accelerate universal health coverage.

The conference, scheduled to hold from July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, will be held under the theme, “From Local Pharmacy Practice to Global Impact: Managing Complex Political Systems.”

Organisers said the week-long event would focus on strengthening collaboration among government, healthcare professionals and development partners to address challenges affecting healthcare delivery, pharmaceutical supply chains, regulation and access to quality medicines.