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University of Zululand notice

University of ZululandRef: https://www.unizulu.ac.za/fsae-home/

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Collected on 16 September 2026

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What this means

This is the University of Zululand's webpage for the 3rd Regional African Traditional Medicine Symposium (RATMS 2026), to be held in Richards Bay on 12–13 October 2026. It announces abstract submission with a 31 August deadline, a 15 September acceptance/rejection notice, and proposed registration opening on 15 September. It lists scientific tracks, audiences, speakers, a student research competition, THP–researcher knowledge exchange, and exhibition opportunities, and states that abstracts are reviewed by a Scientific Committee using a structured scoring rubric.

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Exhibition opportunities

RATMS 2026 offers exhibition opportunities for organisations and industry to participate in the symposium.

Who it is for
Industry, organisations, and others across traditional medicine, science, healthcare, policy, community engagement and innovation.
How to act on it
Explore the Exhibition & Partnership section on the RATMS 2026 website.

The document's recorded date is 13 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Register

Registration for the RATMS 2026 symposium is proposed to open on 15 SEP for the event on 12–13 October 2026 in Richards Bay.

Who it is for
Traditional Health Practitioners, researchers and academics, postgraduate students, healthcare professionals, policy and regulation people, natural products scientists, industry, and communities.
How to act on it
Use the REGISTER link on the RATMS 2026 website.

The document's recorded date is 13 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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15 SEP Proposed registration opening
knowledge exchangeOngoing

THP–researcher knowledge exchange

A THP–researcher knowledge exchange is listed as part of the symposium, connecting traditional health practitioners and researchers.

Who it is for
Traditional Health Practitioners and researchers.
How to act on it
Explore the symposium website for the THP–researcher knowledge exchange.

The document's recorded date is 13 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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THP–researcher knowledge exchange
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Student research competition

The symposium includes a student research competition as part of the RATMS 2026 programme.

Who it is for
Students, particularly postgraduate students.
How to act on it
Explore the student research section on the RATMS 2026 website.

The document's recorded date is 13 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Submit Abstract

RATMS 2026 invites abstract submissions for its scientific programme. The abstract submission deadline is 31 AUG, and abstracts are reviewed by a Scientific Committee.

Who it is for
Researchers, academics, postgraduate students, traditional health practitioners, healthcare professionals and others working in traditional medicine and related fields.
How to act on it
Use the SUBMIT ABSTRACT link on the RATMS 2026 website to submit an abstract.

The document's recorded date is 13 October 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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31 AUG Abstract submission deadline

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, uMhlathuze Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.unizulu.ac.za/fsae-home/

Key Takeaways

  • RATMS 2026
  • 3rd RATMS
  • University of Zululand
  • 12–13 October 2026
  • Richards Bay
  • Abstract submission deadline: 31 AUG
  • Acceptance / rejection notice: 15 SEP
  • Proposed registration opening: 15 SEP
  • Theme: Integrating Traditional African Medicine and Indigenous Knowledge with Modern Science for Sustainable Health Innovation
  • Scientific tracks: 01 Pharmacology & Bioactivity, 02 Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases, 03 Medicinal Plants & AMR, 04 Sustainability, Safety & Regulation, 05 Integration into Healthcare Systems
  • Abstracts reviewed by Scientific Committee using structured scoring rubric
  • POPIA
  • University of Zululand
  • Organising Committee
  • Scientific Committee
  • RATMS 2026
  • Regional African Traditional Medicine Symposium

Dates

Closing Date

13 October 2026