This Task Force is open to PH clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals from across the Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf states. It provides a collaborative platform to exchange knowledge, discuss complex cases, strengthen regional research networks, and advance standards of care in pulmonary hypertension.
SAPH plays a leading role in advancing PH care, education, and research across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Through scientific meetings, collaborative initiatives, and its long-standing partnership with PVRI, the Task Force connects clinicians and researchers, shares best practice, and supports improved outcomes for people living with PH.
Events
Upcoming
20th SAPH Annual Conference 2027 – Save the Date
The 20th SAPH Annual Conference will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 18-20 March 2027. The conference will bring together regional and international experts to explore the latest developments in PH research, diagnosis, treatment, and patient care, while providing opportunities for collaboration across the global PH community. Further programme details and registration information will be announced in due course.
Past
19th SAPH Annual Conference 2026
The 19th SAPH Annual Conference took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 12-14 February 2026, bringing together more than 350 delegates from across the region and beyond. The programme featured interactive workshops, expert-led scientific sessions, international faculty, and opportunities for networking and collaboration across the PH community. The meeting further strengthened SAPH's partnership with PVRI and its role as a leading regional platform for PH education and research.
The 18th SAPH Annual Conference took place on 13–15 February 2025 in Riyadh, welcoming more than 250 participants, expanded industry support, and international PH societies from across the world. The programme combined practical workshops with sessions on PAH basic science, diagnostics, classification, risk stratification, management, and CTEPH, delivered by regional and global experts.
Hands-on activities, a busy exhibition hall, and a cultural gala dinner contributed to a lively and engaging meeting. SAPH also shared updates from its ongoing collaboration with PVRI and announced SAPH2026 in Jeddah.
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