Program
7th Pan-Arab and Maghreb Congress of Military Medicine
1–3 December 2025 – Nouakchott
(Provisional version, subject to change)
1 December 2025
08:00 – 09:00: RECEPTION-REGISTRATION
09:00 – 11:00 Session 1 (Main Auditorium):
Inaugural Conference: History of Contemporary Medicine and the Military Health Service in Mauritania
Moderators: Major General/Dr. ASM Ely Bouha, Colonel (Ret.) H. Kane, Pharmacist-Colonel A. Abdelmalick, Colonel/Dr. N. Biha
Session Rapporteur: Major/Dr. F. Z. Cheikhna
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | The History of Contemporary Medicine in Mauritania (45 min) | Prof. SA Mogueya | 09:00–09:45 |
| C2 | Evolution of the Military Health Service in Mauritania (20 min) | Prof. MS Ballati | 09:45–10:05 |
| C3 | Management of Urinary Lithiasis: Conceptual and Technical Evolution at Nouakchott Military Hospital (HMN) (10 min) | Col/Dr. T. Boudhaye | 10:05–10:15 |
| C4 | Pancreatic Surgery: Experience of HMN (10 min) | Col/Dr. C. Mini | 10:15–10:25 |
| C5 | Cardiac Surgery in Mauritania: Current Status and Perspectives (10 min) | Col/Dr. K. Boye | 10:25–10:35 |
| Coffee Break | Coffee Break | 10:35–10:55 | |
| Official Opening Ceremony | Official Opening Ceremony presided by the Minister of Defense, Affairs of Retired Personnel and Martyrs’ Children | 11:00–12:00 | |
| Stands visiting and Official Photos | Stands visiting and Official Photos | 12:00–12:30 |
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6 | Endoscopic Treatment of Common bile duct(CBD) Stones in Mauritania (10 min) | Col/Dr. K. Bouh | 12:30–12:40 |
| C7 | Hepatic Surgery in Mauritania: Experience of the National Institute of Hepato-Virology (INHV) (10 min) | Dr. AB Hamine | 12:40–12:50 |
| Discussion | Discussion (40 min) | 12:50–13:30 |
Lunch: 13:30–15:00
Session 2 (Main Auditorium): 15:00 – 17:00
Preparedness for Security Threats
Moderators: Colonel/Dr C. Mouhamedou, Colonel/Dr T. Abbas, Prof. A. Bara, Col (Ret.) S.O. Elemine, Lt-Colonel/Dr A.A. Beyrouk
Rapporteur: Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekaye
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C8 | Overview of Major Health Emergencies in West Africa (2014–2025): Lessons, Perspectives, and Security Implications (15 min) | Dr. R.B. Pallawo | 15:00–15:15 |
| C9 | Roles of Military Field Hospitals in Mauritania (15 min) | Colonel/Dr C. Mini | 15:15–15:30 |
| C10 | Cybersecurity and Protection of Health Data in Mauritania (10 min) | Lt-Colonel/Dr S.M. Naji | 15:30–15:40 |
| C11 | Drug Use in School Environments: Risks and Preventive Strategies (10 min) | Cmdr. F.Z. Cheikhna | 15:40–15:50 |
| C12 | Ethical Issues and Medical Dilemmas During Armed Conflict (10 min) | Cmdr. H. Lebkem | 15:50–16:00 |
| Coffee Break | Coffee Break | 16:00–16:20 |
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | The Beginnings of Medical Work During the War (10 min) | Dr. I.H. Elahmed | 16:20–16:30 |
| C14 | Digital Surveillance and Early Warning of Emerging Diseases: Mauritania’s Experience in Public Health Digitalization (10 min) | Dr. A. Diakité | 16:30–16:40 |
| C15 | Digitalization of the Mauritanian Animal Disease Surveillance Network (10 min) | Dr. H. Ahmed Benane | 16:50–17:00 |
| Discussion | Discussion (30 min) | 17:00–17:30 |
Special Session – Free Communications (Room 2): 15:00 – 17:30
Moderators: Dr S Memou, Prof. H. Didi, Prof. Y. Mohamed Sghair, Prof. Y. Tfeil, Colonel/Dr M.Y. Abdi
Rapporteur: Cmdr. M. Sow
| Title | Author | |
|---|---|---|
| C16 | Thoracolumbar Spinal Cord Trauma in Nouakchott (160 Cases) | Prof. Eleitt Ahmedou |
| C17 | High-Grade T-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as a Giant Labial Tumor: Diagnostic Strategy and Combined Management | Prof. M. Veten |
| C18 | Impact of Lumbar Disc Herniation on Operational Capability | Lt-Colonel/Dr A. Mamoune |
| C19 | Tibial Stress Fractures: About 4 Cases and Literature Review | Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekaye |
| C20 | Neglected Elbow Dislocation: About 3 Cases | Cmdr. C.M. Ethmane |
| C21 | Contribution of Stereotactic Biopsy in the Management of Brain Tumors at the National Hospital Center (CHN) | Dr. A. Ahmedou |
| C22 | Management of Intracranial Aneurysms at the Nouakchott National Hospital Center | Dr. H. Louleid |
| C23 | Surgical Treatment of Pituitary Adenomas via Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach | Dr. E. Tolba |
| C24 | Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Series of 50 Cases | Dr. A.B. Hamine |
| C25 | Thyroidectomy: Two-Year Activity Report of the SNIM Polyclinic in Zouerate | Dr. M. Ahmed Omar |
| C26 | Laparoscopic Dissection of Renal Pedicles: Technique, Pitfalls and Complications | Dr. M. Abdi |
| C27 | Contribution of Immunohistochemistry in Anatomopathological Diagnosis: Two-Year Review | Capt. A. Tolba |
| C28 | HMN Experience in Thrombolysis of Established Ischemic Stroke | Cmdr. M. Mahmady |
| Discussion | Discussion |
20:00 – Gala Dinner for Heads of Delegations
2 December 2025
Session 3 (Main Auditorium): 09:00 – 11:00
Emerging Diseases
Moderators: Col (Ret.) H. Kane, Prof. S. Soufiane, Dr. R.B. Pallawo, Colonel/Dr H. Thiam, Lt-Colonel/Dr S.M. Naji, Capt. A. Tolba
Rapporteur: Capt. M.H. Maham
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Rift Valley Fever in Mauritania (15 min) | Prof. A. Bara | 09:00–09:15 |
| C30 | Current Trends in Emerging Diseases in Mauritania and Africa (15 min) | Dr. B. Camara | 09:15–09:30 |
| C31 | Animal Health and Emerging Diseases at the Core of the One Health Concept (10 min) | Prof. R. Bouguedour | 09:30–09:40 |
| C32 | Epidemiological Situation of Animal Rabies in Mauritania (2013–2025) (10 min) | Dr. A.W. Navaa | 09:40–09:50 |
| C33 | Measles Outbreak Investigation in N’Beika, Tagant Region (10 min) | Capt. M. Hmeied Maham | 09:50–10:00 |
| C34 | Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among Schoolchildren in Kankoussa Lake and Oued Rawdha Zones, Southern Mauritania: First Parasitological and Malacological Survey (10 min) | Dr. L. Nakatt | 10:00–10:10 |
| C35 | Hydatid Cysts in Children: First Study in Mauritania (10 min) | Dr. H. Mohamed | 10:10–10:20 |
| C36 | Contribution of Bioinformatics to Genomic Surveillance of Epidemics and Pandemics (10 min) | Mr. A. Abdelmalick | 10:20–10:30 |
| Discussion | Discussion (30 min) | 10:30–11:00 |
Coffee Break – 11:00–11:30
11:30–13:30 – Pan-Arab and Maghreb Regional Assembly (Room 3)
11:30–13:30 – Special Session / Free Communications (Room 2)
Moderators: Colonel/Dr C. Mini, Colonel/Dr K. Boya, Lt-Colonel/Dr B. Bekaye, Prof. K. Bouh, Prof. A. Eba, Prof. M. Diagana
Rapporteur: Capt. A. Tolba
Cmdr. Z. Cheikhna
| Title | Author | |
|---|---|---|
| C37 | Preliminary Results of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery in Mauritania | Dr. T.K. Argueina |
| C38 | Acute Aortic Syndromes Operated at the National Cardiology Center of Nouakchott: Series of 31 Cases | Dr. F. Kelly |
| C39 | Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease in Mauritanian Children: 161 Operated Patients | Dr. H. Madi |
| C40 | Care Pathway for Lower Limb Amputees at the National Center for Orthopedics and Functional Rehabilitation of Nouakchott | Cmdr. M. Sow |
| C41 | ||
| C42 | Anti-Centromere Antibodies in Practice: Concordance of Detection Techniques and Clinical Relevance | Cmdr. L.M. Hamza |
| C43 | Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Nouakchott: Epidemiological, Clinical, Cytological and Therapeutic Aspects, 50 Cases | Cmdr. A.M.B. Mbareck |
| C44 | Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Revealing Agenesis of the Anterior Cerebral Artery | Cmdr. M. Mahmady |
| C45 | Benzodiazepine Dependence Caused by Misdiagnosed Depression Among Non-Psychiatric Health Professionals | Capt. B. Ba |
| C46 | Predictive Factors of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Ischemic Stroke of Undetermined Origin | Dr. L. Abdi |
Lunch – 13:30–15:00
Session 4 (Main Auditorium): 15:00 – 17:00
Medical Support During External Operations
Moderators: Prof. O. Mhaiham, Colonel/Dr H. Demine, Lt-Colonel/Dr M.M. Bezeid, Cmdr. F.Z. Cheikhna
Rapporteur: Cmdr. H. Lebkem
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Whole Blood Transfusion in Exceptional Situations (15 min) | Maj. Gen. JJ Lataillade | 15:00–15:15 |
| C48 | New Concepts in War Surgery (15 min) | Colonel/Dr M.K. El Khatib | 15:15–15:30 |
| C49 | Drones and Military Health Service Support (10 min) | M.M. Saeed | 15:30–15:40 |
| C50 | Medical Support in Desert Environments (10 min) | Colonel/Dr N. Biha | 15:40–15:50 |
| C51 | Damage Control Surgery in Exceptional Situations: Principles and Indications (10 min) | Colonel/Dr M.K. El Khatib | 15:50–16:00 |
| Coffee Break | Coffee Break | 16:00–16:20 |
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C52 | Medical Imaging During Overseas Operations: Innovations and Perspectives for Military Medicine in 2025 (10 min) | Lt-Colonel/Dr C. El Gowth | 16:20–16:30 |
| C53 | Ballistic Trauma at the Nouakchott Military Hospital (10 min) | Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekaye | 16:30–16:40 |
| C54 | Maxillofacial Ballistic Injuries at HMN (10 min) | Cmdr. M.M. Abderrahmane | 16:40–16:50 |
| C55 | Mauritania–Central African Republic Contingent Medical Support (10 min) | Capt. S.A. Kaza | 16:50–17:00 |
| Discussion | Discussion (30 min) | 17:00–17:30 |
3 December 2025
Session 5 (Main Auditorium): 09:00 – 11:00
Innovative Technologies
Moderators: Colonel/Dr T. Boudhaye, Prof. M. Bedy, Prof. M.M. El Hacen, Prof. C. Jdoud, Prof. Cheikh Ahmed, Prof. A.S. Kleib
Rapporteur: Capt. S.E. Kaza
| Title | Author | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Financial Innovation for Performance and Sustainability (30 min) | Prof. F. Machrouh | 09:00–09:30 |
| C57 | Fundamentals and Contributions of Robotic Surgery (20 min) | Lt-Colonel/Dr A. Bahri | 09:30–09:50 |
| C58 | Minimally Invasive Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (15 min) | Prof. B.N. Abdelwehab | 09:50–10:05 |
| C59 | Micro-Ultrasound vs MRI Fusion Imaging in Prostate Cancer Detection (10 min) | Prof. Chafiki Jaouad | 10:05–10:15 |
| C60 | Percutaneous Interventional Radiology (10 min) | Colonel/Dr Tijani Mohamed Abass | 10:15–10:25 |
| C61 | Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging in Military Settings: Toward Automated Triage of Casualties in Disasters (10 min) | Lt-Colonel/Dr C. El Gowth | 10:25–10:35 |
| C62 | Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Using the Semitendinosus–Gracilis (ST–G) Technique (10 min) | Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekay | 10:35–10:45 |
| C63 | Prosthetic Surgery as a Definitive Solution for Erectile Dysfunction: Experience and Perspectives in Modern Urology (10 min) | Dr. T. Benamara | 10:45–10:55 |
| C64 | Urointec–San Roque (Canary Islands): World-Class Center and Training Institute in Robotic and Laser Surgery – A Bridge Between Europe and Africa | Prof. P.J. Dago Anaya | 10:55–11:05 |
| Discussion | Discussion (25 min) | 11:05–11:30 |
Closing Ceremony: 11:30
4 December 2025
– socio-cultural activity
– Departure of delegations
E-Poster Jury
Colonel/Dr T.M. Abbas, Cmdr. M. Sow, Cmdr. H. Lebkem, Capt. S.E. Kaza, Capt. A. Tolba
Rapporteur: Cmdr. J. Beidech
E-Posters
| N° | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Post-Traumatic Subcapsular Liver Hematoma | Lt-Colonel/Dr S.M. Nagi |
| P2 | Avulsion Fracture of the Tibial Tuberosity in Children | Lt-Colonel/Dr S.M. Nagi |
| P3 | Traumatic Patella Fracture in Children | Lt-Colonel/Dr S.M. Nagi |
| P4 | Ballistic Cranial Trauma: Series of 18 Operated Patients at HMN | Lt-Colonel/Dr A. Elmamoune |
| P5 | Post-Traumatic Duodenal Wall Hematoma | Lt-Colonel/Dr C. Ghoth |
| P6 | Bilateral Femoral Neck Fractures with Associated Shoulder Fracture-Dislocation Following a Convulsive Episode | Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekay |
| P7 | Diagnostic Pitfalls in Acute Osteomyelitis | Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekay |
| P8 | Neglected Open Ballistic Femoral Fracture Complicated by Femoral Artery Aneurysm | Lt-Colonel/Dr B. El Bekay |
| P9 | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of an Osteochondral Knee Fracture: A Case Report | Dr. C.M. Ethmane |
| P10 | Unusual Metastatic Sites of Digestive Cancers: Two Case Reports | Cmdr. F.Z. Cheikhna |
| P11 | Neonatal Cytosteatonecrosis with Severe Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Report | Cmdr. E. Lemrabott |
| P12 | Vitamin D Hypersensitivity: A Rare Cause of Vomiting in Infants | Cmdr. E. Lemrabott |
| P13 | Association Between Age at First Use of Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer Occurrence in Women in Nouakchott | Capt. M.H. Maham |
| P14 | Trichotillomania Triggered by Post-Assignment Stress: A Case Report | Capt. B. Ba |
| P15 | Strangulated Inguinal Hernia: Series of 40 Cases | Dr. E. Bebana |