Pan African Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Société Panafricaine de Chirugie Thoracique
Global Heart Forum
2nd Pan-African Cardiothoracic Surgery (PACaTS) Summit 2026
Venue: University of Ghana
Address: Legon, Accra.
Date: 20 - 22 February 2026
Organizer: Pan-African Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (PASCaTS) in collaboration with the University of Ghana and German Heart Center Charité Berlin
Save the Dates
Summit Dates:
20-22 Feb. 2026
On-Site Registration
Early & Midterm on-line Registration
Abstract Submission/
Opens/Closes
Housing Reservation
Friday, 20 Feb.
01.Oct. 2025
01.Oct. 2025
01 Oct. 2025
Saturday, Sunday, 21, Feb
Opens
13 Feb. 2026
Online registration closes
30 Nov. 2025
13 Jan. 2026
Sunday, 22 Feb
Closes
Registration closes 22 Feb. 2026
Notification to abstract presenter 15 Dec. 2025
REGISTRATION
For the purpose of promoting educational program of PASCaTS’ and global participation, registration for the PACTS Summit will be categorized accoding to World Bank's classification of the world by income.
World Bank's classification of the world by income.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/middle-income-countries
Visit the website for a full description and list of High, Upper Middle, Low & Lower-Middle Income Countries.
Registration Categories
Payment of registration fee by Credit Card/Online Payment of registration fee can be made by credit card (MasterCard, VISA and American Express) or bank transfer in USD, participants in Ghana in Ghana Cedis. Details of your credit card and online bank transaction will required for payment of your registration fee. You will receive a confirmation of payment. Payment of registration fee by Bank transfer You may pay your registration fee by bank transfer. Bank fee will be paid by applicant. Upon receipt of your payment, your registration will be confirmed to you by e-mail. Bank transfer to be made in USD or in Euro equivalent to: Deutsche Apotheker und Ärztebank eG. Address: Kantstrasse 129, D-10625 Berlin, Germany Account Name: PASCaTS e.V. IBAN: DE65 300606010208821364 SWIFT CODE: DAAEDEDDXXX Purpose: Pan-African Heart Summit 2026. For participants in Ghana bank transfer can be made in Ghana Cedis to: Access Bank Ghana (PLC) Account Name: Prof. A. Charles Yankah (PASCaTS) Branch: Castle Road, Accra Location: Sir Charles Quist Street, Accra, Ghana. ACCOUNT NR. 1009000031381 SWIFT CODE: ABNGGHAC Purpose: Pan-African Heart Summit 2026 WIFT CODE: ABNGGHAC Purpose: PA Heart Summit/AI 2025 Ghana
Registration Process
Credit Card or Prepaid Cashless Credit Card
You may use your credit card or procure a prepaid cashless credit card to pay for your coffee/tea, beverages and lunch.
Conference Badge & Program
At the registration desk you will receive your conference badge, conference program. (Scan QR Code)
Who Do You Want to Contact?
About the 2nd Pan-African Cardiothoracic Surgery Summit 2026, Accra
Secretariat: Abstracts, Program, Website
E-Mail: info@pascats.com
Phone: +49-172 3020143
Webmaster: Hartmut Telschow. E-mail: h.telschow@kabelmail.de
Local Scientific Committee
Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah, Chair, Director, National Cardiothoracic Centre, Korle Bu, Accra, E-mail:kowentsuamensah@cardio.com.gh, kentsuam@yahoo.com, M: +233208137043
Dr. NN, Co-Chair,
International Scientific Committee
Prof. Adanna Akujuo, Chair, E-mail: aakujuo@yahoo.com, M: +19174506451
Prof. Matthias Angres, E-Mail: Matthias.angres@robinaid.com
M: +491723650419
Prof. Abdelmalek Bouzid, Chair, E-Mail: bouzid.abdelmalek@yahoo.fr,
M: +213 664 69 3833
Prof. Joanna Chikwe, E-mail: Joanna.chikwe@cshs.org, M:+19172975714
Prof. Mohamed Debieche, E-mail: debiechemohamed@yahoo.fr
M: +213556706517
Dr. Andrew Duncan, E-mail: Andrew.duncan@aku.edu.
M: +254718138527 Prof. Walter Gomes, E-mail: wjgomes1012@gmail.com,
M: +5511991472636
Dr. Oburu G. Jagero, E-mail: gilbertoburu94@gmail.com, M:+254722740103.
Prof. Carlos Mestres; E-Mail: carlosamestres@gmail.com; M: +34 639 65 1818
Dr. Siyasebow Mammo Nadermo, E-mail:siyasebew@gmail.com
M: +251913840260
Dr. Jonathan Nwiloh; E-Mail: jnwiloh@gmail.com; M: +1 404 944 6942
Prof. Benjamin O’Brien, E-mail: ben.obrien@dhzc-charite.de,
M: +447813608428
Prof. Uvie Onakpoya, E-mail: onakpoya@gmail.com, M:+234 8086820741
Dr. Tom Philip Mwambu, E-mail: mabisitpm@gmail.com, M: +256701897333 Dr. Darshan Reddy, E-mail: darshanred@gmail.com, M: +27835992566 Prof. Francis Smit; E-Mail: SmitFE@ufs.ac.za; M: +27 82 774 1087
Prof. Pan Xiangbin, E-Mail: xiangbin428@hotmail.com, M: +861088396655 Prof. Charles Yankah, E-Mail: cyankah@web.de; M: +49-172 3020143
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Francis Agyekum, Chair, E-mail: fragyekum@ug.edu.gh, M: +233244537009 Prof. Joseph A. Akamah, E-mail: joseph.akamah@vumc.org, jakamah@gmail.com, M: +233267395868, +16159749424 PD. Dr. Regina Bokenkamp, Chair, E-Mail: r.bokenkamp@lumc.nl, M: +31630117323
Prof. Nick Osei-Gerning, E-mail: gerningnick65@gmail.com, M:
Dr. Henning Kuehn, E-mail: mail@h-kuehn.de, M: +49 1732150982
Prof. Christine Yuko-Jowi, E-mail: yukojowi@gmail.com, M: +254722293454
Cardiac Anesthesiology & Critical Care Management 6 Nursing, Cardiovascular Perfusion
Prof. Benjamin O’Brien, E-mail: ben.obrien@dhzc-charite.de,
M: +447813608428
Prof. Matthias Angres, E-Mail: Matthias.angres@robinaid.com
M: +491723650419
Social Events
Friday. 20 February, 2026: Welcome Reception (Free for registered participants)
Sunday, 22 February, 2026: Closing Dinner $80 (Contact CEO PACaTS Summit 2026, or www.pascats.net: Social Events).
Secretariat (Ghana): Social Events, Social Media, Registration, Housing
Local Organizing Committees (LOCs, Ghana)
Social Media
Mr. Theohilus Sampah, Ghana TV, E-mail: theosampah@gmail.com
M: +233206624630
Operation & Logistics
Prof. Nicholas Dayie (CEO), Dept. of Microbiology, University of Ghana, E-mail: ntkddayie@ug.edu.gh, M. +233208449415 NN Chief Operating Officer: NN
Board of Trustees
Prof. Nana A, Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor, Professor of Linguistics, University of Ghana, E-mail: vcoffice@ug.edu.gh, M.+233249449445 Prof. Alfred Yawson, Provost, Professor of Global & Public Health, University of Ghana, E-mail: aeyawson@ug.edu.gh, M: +233244662711 Mrs. Elizabeth Villars, National Coordinator PASCaTS-GHC); Board Chairman, Camelot Ghana. E-Mail: elizabethvillars44@gmail.com, M:+233 24 431 7373
Mr. Kwasi Osei Ofori, CEO; Rocksure International, Chair, Erdmac Co. Ltd..E-Mail: kwasi@rocksureintl.com, M: +233244819526 Ambassador, Paul Aryene, E.mail: kkobena@yahoo.com
Sampson Adjei, CEO, SamEurope, Technical Affairs, Global Heart Care, E-Mail: sam@sameurope.com;
M: +233 20 877 6000; +49 172 4356 730
Mr. John C. Villars, CEO, Camelot, Ghana, E-mail:
M: +233244354132
Mr. Bismarck Aggrey, Proprietor, Olive Garden, E-Mail: olives_feinkost@yahoo.com, M: +233 26 564 4744 Prof. Charles Yankah, E-Mail: cyankah@web.de M: +49-172 3020143
Industrial Exhibits
Sampson Adjei (Co-Chair, LOC, PACaTS Summit)
E-Mail: sam@sameurope.com, info@pascats.com
M: +233 20 877 6000, M. +49 172 4356 730
Prof. Nicholas Dayie (CEO), Dept. of Microbiology, University of Ghana, E-mail: ntkddayie@ug.edu.gh, M. +233208449415