The Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), through its APSC Cloud Forum of Cardiovascular Diseases, invites cardiologists and healthcare professionals to an upcoming international webinar:

“Decision-Making Issues in Primary PCI of Acute STE/NSTE Myocardial Infarction: Early, Intermediate and Late Stage”

Date: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 08:00–10:10 AM (UAE Time, GMT+4)

The webinar will bring together distinguished cardiovascular experts from the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates to exchange clinical perspectives and discuss key decision-making considerations in primary PCI for acute myocardial infarction.

Join cardiologists and cardiovascular professionals from across the region for this international scientific discussion.

Join via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9996789876

Meeting ID: 999 678 9876

The session will also be livestreamed through APSC YouTube and APSC Cloud YouTube.

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During ESC Congress 2026 in Munich, Germany, Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Wahed Sidiqi, President of the Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association (ACA), contributed through a scientific poster presentation, while Dr. Mirwais Amiri, Board Member of the Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association (ACA), served as a chairperson in one of the scientific sessions, representing Afghanistan’s scientific participation at this international event.

Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Wahid Sediqi presented his scientific poster entitled:

“Burden, Awareness Gaps, and Delayed Diagnosis Across Major Cardiovascular Diseases in a Conflict-Affected Low-Income Setting”

The presentation provided a comprehensive overview of the cardiovascular disease landscape in Afghanistan, highlighting the substantial burden of cardiovascular diseases, low levels of public awareness, delays in diagnosis, and limited access to evidence-based healthcare as major challenges in addressing cardiovascular diseases.

Key messages from the presentation included raising public awareness, early detection of congenital heart disease, particularly through newborn screening, strengthening the cardiovascular workforce and infrastructure, and developing national registries and research capacity.

The poster was presented within the session “Primary Care Perspectives on Heart Failure, Lifestyle, and Gaps in Cardiovascular Prevention,” providing a valuable opportunity to highlight the realities of cardiovascular diseases in Afghanistan and present the country’s scientific evidence and perspectives on an international platform.

In addition, Dr. Mirwais Amiri served as a chairperson in the scientific session “coronary artery disease / Pulmonary Hypertension / Digital Health,” contributing to the advancement of scientific discussions during the congress.

Alongside these two scientific representatives, Dr. Bismillah Shiwamal, Dr. Zabihullah Adib, Dr. Mohammad Akbar Danish, and Dr. Rina Sultani also participated in the scientific programs and activities of the congress, accompanying Afghanistan’s scientific delegation.

Beyond scientific presentation and knowledge exchange, this participation provided valuable opportunities for building new scientific and professional connections, exchanging experiences with international experts, and fostering potential future scientific collaborations.

Afghanistan’s participation in ESC Congress 2026 represents a valuable step toward strengthening international scientific connections and showcasing the country’s research and scientific capacity on the global stage.

APSC Scholarships 2027

The Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association, in line with its commitment to expanding scientific and professional collaboration with reputable international institutions and societies, and as an active member of the Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the World Heart Federation (WHF), has continuously worked toward enhancing professional capacity, strengthening scientific and research activities, advancing medical education, and expanding international cooperation.

As the Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association is committed to supporting the improvement of scientific and professional capacity within the country’s cardiovascular community, and through its ongoing efforts to provide educational and specialized opportunities, its membership in the Asia Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC) has made it possible for eligible specialists, fellows, and trainees in the country to benefit from the educational programs and opportunities offered by this prestigious organization.

We are pleased to announce that applications for the APSC Scholarships 2027 are now open.

Available Scholarships:

• APSC–WAEA (Wael Almahmeed Emirates Award) Scholarship 2027
• APSC–Singapore Scholarship 2027
• APSC–ASIA Scholarship 2027

Application Deadlines:

• 31 October 2026 for WAEA and Singapore programs
• 30 November 2026 for the APSC–ASIA program

These programs provide valuable training opportunities in reputable cardiovascular centers in Japan and Singapore for eligible specialists, fellows, and trainees in various cardiovascular fields.

Applicants are kindly requested to refer to the official APSC guidelines and published information for eligibility criteria, application requirements, and necessary documents.

For more information:

https://www.apscardio.org/grants-information.html