Congress SARAF/SARDC

Major Event: Don't Miss the International Congress of SARAF and SARDC in Kinshasa!

STAARMUC (Société Togolaise d'Analgésie, d'Anesthésie, de Réanimation, de Médecine d'Urgence et de Catastrophe - Togolese Society of Analgesia, Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Emergency and Disaster Medicine) is pleased to announce and encourage participation in a key scientific event for the future of our specialties in Francophone Africa: the 40th International Congress of SARAF (Société d’Anesthésie Réanimation d’Afrique Francophone - Society of Anesthesia and Resuscitation of Francophone Africa), which will be held jointly with the 5th Congress of SARDC (Société d’Anesthésie Réanimation de la République Démocratique du Congo - Society of Anesthesia and Resuscitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo).

This congress is an essential platform for exchanging views on best practices and the specific challenges facing our health systems in West and Central Africa.

Key Event Details

Dates: November 10 to 14, 2025

Venue: Fleuve Congo Hôtel, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Main Theme: Anesthesia and Resuscitation in Africa facing the challenges of the future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity

Sub-Theme: Universal health coverage in Francophone Africa: Challenges and perspectives

At the Heart of Our Regional Issues

The congress's main theme directly resonates with STAARMUC's objectives and the realities in Togo and West Africa:

Innovation and Sustainability: How to integrate best practices and technologies (such as medical simulation promoted by STAARMUC) while ensuring their long-term viability in resource-limited settings.

Equity and Universal Health Coverage (UHC): The sub-theme addresses the crucial issue of UHC. It will be an opportunity to analyze how Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and Emergency Medicine can play a central role in ensuring that all citizens have access to quality critical care, without geographic or financial distinction.

A Must-Attend Event for Professionals

This congress represents an exceptional opportunity for:

Knowledge Sharing: Presenting research work and protocols on emergencies and disaster management, topics that are more relevant than ever in the sub-region.

Networking: Meeting experts from across the Francophone world, forging new partnerships, and ensuring our practices remain aligned with international standards.

Abstract Submission: Your Contribution is Essential!

We strongly encourage all our members—specialists, resident physicians, researchers, and technicians—to submit their work. This is an opportunity to showcase Togolese excellence on the continental stage.

Abstract Submission Deadline: September 1 to October 15

Submission Contact: abstractsarf@sardcongo.org