On behalf of the organising committee for the 2026 DaR Africa Congress and Workshop, it is a pleasure to invite you to participate in the 5th Annual Congress, scheduled to take place in Durban on 17–18 January 2026 at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel.

Fasting in general, and especially during Ramadan, poses a unique challenge to both people living with diabetes and healthcare systems. Africa has approximately 450 million Muslims, with 330 million residing in the sub-Saharan region. This region is projected to experience an exponential increase in diabetes prevalence. The challenges of diabetes care in Africa are often not considered in international meetings where technology and innovations discussed are unavailable to those in Africa.