CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
International Nurses and Midwives Scientific Conference 2025
Organized by the Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU)
Date: 4-6th December 2025
Location: Lemigo Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
The Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU) is pleased to invite you in the International Nurses and Midwives Scientific Conference, to be held from 4th to 6th December 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. This prestigious conference aims to bring together nurses, midwives, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in nursing and midwifery.
Conference theme:
“Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC): The Role of Nurses and Midwives in Strengthening Healthcare Systems in Developing Countries.”
Sub-themes:
Strengthening Primary Healthcare (PHC) through Nursing and Midwifery Services
Expanding access to essential health services
Community engagement and community-based interventions in PHC
Sexual reproductive, maternal and Child health services
Integrating mental health into primary health care settings
Integrating Technology and Innovation in Healthcare
Leveraging digital health tools for service delivery
Enhancing patient outcomes through telemedicine
Policy, Leadership, and Management issues in Nursing and Midwifery
Advocating for policy reforms that affect nurses and midwives
Building future leaders in nursing and midwifery
Gender equality and empowerment in healthcare
Wellness of clinical nurses and midwives
Nursing and Midwifery Education responding to current health needs
Addressing knowledge and skill gaps in nursing and midwifery.
Promoting lifelong learning and mentorship programs.
Opportunities and challenges in nursing and midwifery education
Classroom and simulation learning
Clinical education
Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
Use of technology in nursing and midwifery education
Addressing Emerging Global Challenges
Migration of healthcare workers
Responses to climate change
Diversity, Equity and inclusion
Antimicrobial resistance
Emerging pandemics and epidemics
Rise of NCDs in developing countries
Abstract Submission guidelines:
Abstracts should be written in English and not exceeding 300 words.
Abstracts must include the title, author(s), institutional affiliation(s), background, methods, results, and conclusion.
Submissions should align with one of the conference sub-themes mentioned above
Authors must specify whether they submit the abstract for an oral or poster presentation.
All abstracts should be submitted electronically via this link
.https://rnmu.rw/p/registerform
Call for abstracts: 30th March 2025
Abstract submission deadline: 30th June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 30th August 2025
Preconference date: 3rd December 2025
Conference dates: 4-6th December 2025
Why submit an abstract?
Engage with leading experts in nursing and midwifery professions.
Showcase your research and contributions to global healthcare.
Network with professionals and policymakers from various healthcare fields.
Contribute to the advancement of nursing and midwifery practices worldwide.
For more details, please visit the conference website at https://www.rnmu.rw/ or contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Kigali in December 2025!
