National HIV Health Sector Symposium

Advancing PMTCT & Paediatric Treatment Coverage in Nigeria

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July 2025
Welcome to NHHS 2025

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs Control Programme (NASCP)

The HIV Health Sector Symposium is a premier policy-driven and scientific gathering that will bring together key stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, program implementers, and healthcare professionals working within the National HIV response.

This symposium aims to provide a platform for research presentation, knowledge exchange, evidence-based discussions, and innovative solutions to accelerate progress towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and scaling up paediatric ART services in Nigeria.

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July 22nd, 2025
Day One, Live & virtual session
@ Abuja continental hotel
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July 23rd, 2025
Day Two, Live & virtual session
@ Abuja continental hotel
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Dr. Adebobola Bashorun
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Call for Abstracts HIV Health Sector Symposium on PMTCT and Paediatric ART

Participants are invited to submit abstracts showcasing their work in HIV research, implementation science, health policy, and innovative service delivery models that contribute to improving HIV outcomes in Nigeria.

02Days Event

20+Presenters

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Abstract Submission Guide

We welcome abstracts related to the
following key tracks:

PMTCT Program Implementation and Impact

1.

Achievements and challenges in PMTCT implementation

PMTCT implementation

2.

Innovations in early infant diagnosis (EID) and PMTCT services

Early infant diagnosis

3.

Integrating PMTCT into maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services

MNCH Services

4.

Community engagement and demand creation strategies for PMTCT

Demand creation

5.

Addressing socio-cultural barriers to PMTCT uptake

PMTCT uptake

6.

Promoting PMTCT delivery service from a broader sexual and reproductive health component.

PMTCT service delivery

Paediatric HIV Case Finding and Linkage to Care

1.

Strategies for identifying HIV-positive children through Family Index Testing (FIT)

Family Index Testing

2.

Innovations in HIV testing for children and adolescents

HIV testing

3.

Strengthening EID cascade and linkage to ART

Linkage to care

4.

The role of digital health solutions in paediatric HIV identification

Digital health in paediatric

5.

Case studies on successful paediatric case-finding approaches

Case-finding

Optimizing Paediatric ART Initiation and Retention

1.

Best practices in paediatric ART initiation and viral load suppression

Paediatric ART

2.

Differentiated service delivery models for paediatric and adolescent ART

Differential Service Delivery

3.

Addressing treatment failure and drug resistance in children

Drug resistance

4.

Strengthening the continuum of care for children living with HIV

Continuum of care

5.

Innovative approaches for improving adherence and retention

Adherence and retention

Innovations in Paediatric HIV Care and Treatment

1.

Advances in paediatric HIV treatment regimens and formulations

Paediatric ART

2.

Addressing HIV-related co-infections and comorbidities in children

Paediatric co-infections

3.

Mental health and psychosocial support for children and adolescents living with HIV

Mental health

4.

The role of mHealth and telemedicine in paediatric HIV care

mHealth and telemedicine

5.

Integrating nutrition and early childhood development (ECD) interventions into HIV care

Early childhood development

Policy, Funding, and Health Systems Strengthening

1.

Strengthening health systems for sustainable PMTCT and paediatric HIV services

Health systems strengthening

2.

Innovative financing mechanisms for paediatric HIV programs

Innovative financing

3.

Public-private partnerships (PPP) in expanding PMTCT and paediatric ART coverage

Partnerships

4.

Strengthening supply chain and commodity security for paediatric ART

Supply chain

5.

The role of data, monitoring, and evaluation in programmatic decision-making

Monitoring and Evaluation

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