Africa Respiratory Care Association

08/24/2026

Register here : https://www.africaresp.org/events

08/21/2026

On October 6, 2026, Gina Abessolo BSRT, RRT, ARCA Country Director for Cameroon, will present:
“Massage Cardiaque à mains seules : Chaque seconde compte”
Hands-Only CPR: Every Second Counts

Cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. Knowing how to recognize cardiac arrest and immediately begin effective hands-only CPR can make a critical difference while professional emergency assistance is on the way. This session will emphasize practical knowledge and the importance of rapid action in helping save lives.

📅 Date: October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM Yaoundé (Cameroon) | 11:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM PST | 4:00 PM GMT
Speaker: Gina Abessolo, RRT
Language: French

Registration is FREE. Scan the QR code on the flyer or register through the
Register Here: https://www.africaresp.org/events

Whether you are a respiratory therapist, nurse, physician, physiotherapist, student, healthcare professional, or simply someone who wants to be better prepared to respond during a cardiac emergency, we invite you to join us.
Every second counts. Every action matters. Every life is worth saving.

Saving Lives Through Respiratory Care Excellence.

08/20/2026

Improving respiratory care across Africa requires strong, sustainable partnerships, bringing together healthcare professionals, hospitals and health institutions, universities and researchers, professional societies, regulatory bodies, ministries, policymakers, industry partners, donors, and global organizations.

At the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA), we believe collaboration is essential to strengthening respiratory care systems, advancing education and research, supporting innovation and advocacy, developing the healthcare workforce, and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Every new partnership creates an opportunity to make a greater impact.
Because when we work together, more lives are saved.
We welcome organizations, institutions, professionals, researchers, industry leaders, donors, and partners who share our commitment to advancing respiratory care across Africa and beyond.

🌐 Join us: www.africaresp.org
📧 Connect with us: [email protected] | [email protected]

Saving Lives Through Respiratory Care Excellence.

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08/18/2026

DISCLAIMER: Participation in all ARCA webinars is completely FREE of charge!

Our speakers are ready! ARE YOU? (October 1st - November 12 2026)
✔️ English
✔️ Portuguese
✔️ French

The Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) is celebrating this year's Respiratory Care Month in grand style.

We are bringing together leading respiratory care experts from around the world for a powerful series of educational webinars designed to strengthen respiratory care practice, inspire innovation, and advance patient outcomes across Africa and beyond.

Register here: https://www.africaresp.org/events
For Sponsorship: [email protected] | [email protected]

08/17/2026

The Congresso Angolano de Fisioterapia Cardiorrespiratória e Cuidados Respiratórios – Angola Congress 2026 was a remarkable success and another important step forward for the advancement of cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and respiratory care in Angola and across Africa.

The Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) extends its sincere appreciation to Katia Assuilo Ortet, ARCA Board Member and Country Director – Angola, and her dedicated team for their leadership, commitment, and tremendous work in helping make this conference a success.

We also extend our gratitude to the organizers, speakers, healthcare professionals, partners, volunteers, participants, and everyone whose contribution made this important gathering possible.

ARCA was proudly represented at the conference by Ms. Allys Akwagyiram, representing the ARCA President, Dorothy H Bendah, and the Africa Respiratory Care Association in Angola. Her participation reaffirmed ARCA's commitment to strengthening professional collaboration, education, and respiratory healthcare capacity across the African continent.

Events like the Angola Congress demonstrate what can be achieved when healthcare professionals, educators, leaders, and organizations come together with a shared purpose: improving patient outcomes and saving lives.

Congratulations once again to the entire team in Angola on a successful conference. We celebrate this achievement with you and look forward with great anticipation to the next Angola Congress!
Together, we are advancing respiratory care across Africa.

ARCA: Saving Lives Through Respiratory Care Excellence.

08/15/2026

As part of the ARCA Respiratory Care Month Webinar Series – October 2026, we are pleased to present an important session focused on improving outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients.

Topic:
Standardizing Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation: Building Protocolized Weaning Pathways in Africa
🎤 Presenter: Mrs. Hanan Ali Mohammed, RCP, MSRT, MPH

📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM Ethiopia
💻 Live on Zoom

This practical, evidence-based session will explore how standardized and protocol-driven approaches to ventilator liberation and weaning can improve patient outcomes, reduce unnecessary ventilation time, and strengthen respiratory and critical care systems across Africa.
✅ Participation is absolutely FREE.
🔗 Register here:
https://www.africaresp.org/events
You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Join respiratory therapists, critical care professionals, nurses, physicians, educators, students, and healthcare leaders as we learn, collaborate, and advance respiratory care together.

Saving Lives Through Respiratory Care Excellence.

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08/14/2026

Transforming respiratory care across Africa requires more than a vision; it requires people, partnerships, knowledge, service, and collective action.

At the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA), we are building a stronger respiratory care community by connecting professionals, advancing education, strengthening the workforce, supporting innovation, and creating partnerships that can improve healthcare delivery and save lives.

Whether you are a healthcare professional, member, donor, industry partner, volunteer, educator, institution, or organization, there is a place for you in this mission.
One Profession. One Voice. One Mission.

Together, we can:
Advocate for recognition and advancement of respiratory care
Educate and build professional capacity
Collaborate for greater impact
Innovate for better respiratory care
Help save more lives across Africa

Every Breath Matters. Your Contribution Counts.

Learn more about ARCA, explore our programs, become a member, volunteer, partner with us, or support our mission: www.africaresp.org

Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA): Saving Lives Through Respiratory Care Excellence.

08/12/2026

When a mother’s life is at risk, every second matters—and so does every breath.

Postpartum hemorrhage remains one of the most serious maternal emergencies worldwide. But managing the bleeding is only part of the fight. Maintaining oxygenation, supporting ventilation, recognizing rapid deterioration, and working effectively within the emergency care team can be critical to maternal survival.

Join the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) for this important webinar as Dr. Peter Jaswilko EdD, MSRC, RRT-ACCS-NPS-SDS, RPFT, AE-C explores the vital role respiratory therapists can play in the multidisciplinary management of postpartum hemorrhage.

Dr. Jaswilko serves as an Advisor to ARCA and Director of Communications and Assessments, and will also be part of the ARCA Delegation to Liberia, supporting ARCA’s mission to strengthen respiratory care, professional education, healthcare assessment, and capacity building across Africa.

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM GMT
💻 Live on Zoom
🎟️ Registration is absolutely FREE for everyone!

Whether you are a respiratory therapist, physician, nurse, midwife, student, educator, or other healthcare professional, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or register here:
https://www.africaresp.org/events

Beyond the bleed, there is a life that still needs to breathe.
Saving Lives Through Respiratory Care Excellence.

08/10/2026

Celebrate Respiratory Care Month with this year.
Learn more: www.aricaresp.org
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This October, the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) brings...

08/07/2026

Disclaimer:
All ARCA delegation members are volunteers who personally cover their own travel and mission expenses, including purchasing and transporting medical supplies and educational equipment to Liberia. Donations directly support ARCA’s mission to strengthen healthcare capacity and improve patient outcomes across Africa.

From October 8–25, 2026, the Africa Respiratory Care Association (ARCA) will undertake its Healthcare Delegation to Liberia, working alongside healthcare professionals, institutions, government leaders, and local communities to strengthen respiratory care through assessment, education, collaboration, and capacity building.

This initiative reflects ARCA's commitment to advancing respiratory care across Africa by fostering strategic partnerships, empowering healthcare professionals, and promoting sustainable solutions that improve health outcomes.

Together, we are building stronger health systems and creating a healthier future.
Building Partnerships. Strengthening Healthcare. Saving Lives.

Learn more: www.africaresp.org
Support: https://www.africaresp.org/get-involved/donate