National HIV Health Sector Symposium
Advancing PMTCT & Paediatric Treatment Coverage in Nigeria
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.
Day One, Live & virtual session
@ Abuja continental hotel
Day Two, Live & virtual session
@ Abuja continental hotel
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
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
Join the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in-person or Virtually
PROF. MUHAMMAD ALI PATE, CON
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare
DR. IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO
Hon. Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare
DAJU KACHOLLOM S. mni
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
