Two different works were presented detailing projects developed in Angola, specifically the “Performance of microhematuria in the detection of Schistosoma haematobium in children from Bengo, Angola” and “Integrated filarial micro-mapping to determine implementation strategies in Loa loa co-endemic areas: the Angolan experience”.

This congress featured presentations and discussions about current issues in tropical medicine, especially neglected tropical diseases such as Schistosomiasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Loa loa, trypanosomiasis and other infectious diseases, including both malaria and ebola, and alongside matters relating to global health, undertaking research in developing countries and north-south cooperation.