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The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has made significant strides in engaging stakeholders in the fight against infectious and communicable diseases. The society has established a robust framework for training, research, and global partnerships in the field.
NIDS also hosts an annual hybrid meeting and conference, combining in-person and virtual elements. This event promotes a One Health approach, encouraging collaboration among various stakeholders to address infectious diseases effectively.
ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL TREATMENT OF SNAKEBITE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Introduction Snakebite envenoming (SBE) is a life-threatening medical emergency. The saw-scaled or carpet viper is a major cause of snakebites in Nigeria and along with the African spitting cobra, Egyptian cobra and forest cobra and puff-adder, covers more than 90% of...
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY ON SNAKEBITE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
Preamble Globally, over 5.4 million persons are bitten with nearly 140,000 deaths per annum, mostly in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Nigeria contributes the highest burden of SBE in sub-Saharan Africa, estimated at 20,000 snakebite envenoming (SBE) with nearly 2000...
Key facts about Mpox
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. There are two distinct clades of the virus: clade I (with subclades Ia and Ib) and clade II (with subclades IIa and IIb). In 2022–2023 a global...
NIDS STATEMENT ON WORLD TB DAY 2023
Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) joins the global community in highlighting the urgent need to prevent, diagnose, and treat tuberculosis (TB). This year’s theme, “The Clock is Ticking,” serves as a reminder of the...
On this World AIDS Day 2023
On this World AIDS Day, the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) stands in unity with the global community, emphasizing the imperative for key stakeholders to collaboratively facilitate the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals affected by the...
Events
NIDS 17th AGM and Scientific Conference – Irrua 2026
The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) is pleased to announce its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference, scheduled to hold from 10th to 12th November 2026 at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State. Registration is now open! 🔗 Register here The 2026 conference will be held under the theme: Science, Policy […]
CALL FOR ABSTRACT. NIDS ‘KADA CITY’ 2025
Call for abstract submission for the forthcoming 16th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS). We are pleased to invite you to submit abstracts for the scientific session. The conference is scheduled to take place from 23rd – 27th November 2025. Theme: “Resilient Health Systems in a Changing World: […]
NIDS Hybrid Conference 2024
Dear All, We are looking forward to welcoming you to Maiduguri, Borno State and joining us for the 11th Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) Annual General & Scientific Hybrid Meeting 2023. It promises to be exciting being “Multisectoral Bundle in Combating Infectious Diseases Threat: A One Health Approach and Promoting Collaborative Efforts by Stakeholders”
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