8 - 10 October 2025

Program outline

Exploring uses in Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

Day 1

Wednesday, 8 October

Opening Ceremony
Welcome speeches of organizers ACER-Aga Khan University, ISHS, Aga Khan Foundation, Maison de l'Artemisia
Dr. Tania Bubela, Dr. Emmanuel Sulle, Dr. Francois Laurens, Dr. Atteeya Sumar, Dr. Lucile Cornet-Vernet
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Keynotes
Challenges and opportunities of Artemisia research in Africa
‍Pr. Francine Ntoumi, Pr. Patrick Ogwang

‍Plenary sessions
- Agronomy and phytochemistry, seasonal variation, cultivation, and phytochemical changes in Artemisia: Dr. Xavier Simonnet, Pr. Pamela Weathers,...
- Insights into traditional and ethnomedicinal uses of Artemisia across Africa: Pr. Patrick Ogwang
- Alternative therapeutics: Dr. Methodius Lahngong
- New research to come: Dr. Romain Duval
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Field excursion
Cultivation practices – nursery, demonstration plots, plantations
‍Dr. Didier van Bignoot, Dr. Patient Kaloma, Mansour Ndiaye,...
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Welcome Reception

Day 2

Thursday, 9 October

‍Plenary sessions‍
- Chemical screening of Artemisia afra in diverse geo-climatic conditions: Dr. Constant Kansango

- potential of Artemisia antimalarial activity, hepatic stages of Plasmodium and fibrosis: Pr. Pamela Weathers, Pr. Dominique Mazier
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- Environmental health challenges (PFAS, pollutants, ecosystems): Dr. Jorge Ferreira
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‍- Veterinary medicine and animal health – Artemisia in livestock care, integrative medicine, cosmetics and essential oils: , Dr. Luis Matias-Hernandez, Jean-Luc Galabert,...
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- Innovating farming solutions: Dr. Stefano Negri
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‍Tanzanian Gala Dinner

Day 3

Friday, 10 October

‍Plenary sessions
- Advances in metabolic regulation of artemisinin; genetic enhancement of artemisinin production; sesquiterpene diversity and molecular mechanisms in Asteraceae: Pr. Yuanlong Liu, Dr. Fabio Pietrolucci,...
- Applications in fragile contexts and integrative health – from conflict zones to public health in the Sahel: Dr. Patient Kaloma, Dr. Nathan Bundutidi, Mansour Ndiaye
- Crop Protection and Biopesticides: Dr. Luis Matias-Hernandez, Didier van Bignoot, field trial teams (Kenya)
- Artemisia as a One Health plant bridging human, animal, and environmental health: Armelle Hebert
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‍Field Demonstration & Testimonials
Drone spraying with Artemisia-based biosprays; regional experiences with Artemisia as a biopesticideSpeakers
‍AKU-ACER and AKF team, Jean-Luc Galabert, other practitioners

‍Closing Discussions and Ceremony
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Farewell Dinner

Our speakers

Confirmed speakers

A quick overview

Topics to be discussed

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HUMAN HEALTH

Disease treatment: beyond malaria, explore potential as anti-parasitic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory
Malaria: latest clinical trials and research.
Publications showcase: impactful scientific research, including old and recent publications.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Biopesticide trials: Results from a large-scale trial on 3,000 farms in East Africa, evaluating the efficacy of Artemisia-based biopesticides.
Diversity and genetic variability
Agroecology: a sustainable solution, including pest control and soil improvement.
Publications showcase: key scientific publications, both recent and historical, on the environmental benefits.

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ANIMAL HEALTH

Parasitic control: effects on livestock and productivity.
Leishmaniasis in dogs: latest clinical trials.
Coccidiosis: innovative strategies for coccidiosis in livestock.
Publications showcase: significant publications, from parasite control to overall livestock health.

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POSTERS & SHORT ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Experiments on brown circle: results of ongoing research in East Africa.Herbal tea distribution: case study along the Senegal River.
Posters on Artemisia cultivation: innovative methods, optimizing yield and quality.
Multidisciplinary approaches: focus on innovation and collaboration.

Artemisia,
a One Health plant

Artemisia is a remarkable example of the One Health concept, which recognizes the interdependence of human, animal and environmental health.

Its use in human health extends beyond malaria, with ongoing research exploring its benefits in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, schistosomiasis, tuberculosis, and Alzheimer's disease. It is also being studied for osteoporosis, asthma, and toxoplasmosis.

In veterinary medicine, Artemisia has been shown to reduce parasitic infections in livestock, while its natural pest repellent properties make it a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides in agriculture.

With hundreds of scientific publications, Artemisia embodies the essence of One Health, a holistic approach that benefits people, animals and ecosystems alike.