Welcome to NIDS
The Nigeria Infectious Disease Society (NIDS)
The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) was inaugurated in July 2009 as a unique group of leading health professionals from diverse backgrounds united by the common goal of promoting a Nigerian Society which is devoid of infectious and communicable diseases for the well- being of the entire population.
The Society is duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria and has a constitution and a distinguished Board of Trustees in place. It consists of a multidisciplinary membership including health workers, scientists, researchers, public health practitioners, veterinarians, and other individuals with interest in the development of the field of Infectious Disease in Nigeria including areas of health policy, advocacy for better approaches to control of infectious diseases, clinical practice, public health, research, and training.
The Executive Committee (EXCO) oversees the day to day running of the Society as guided by the constitution. The inaugural meeting of NIDS was held in July 2009 in Kano, followed by yearly Annual General Meeting and Scientific Meeting (AGSM).
Since inauguration, the Society has made some modest strides in engaging stakeholders in infectious and communicable diseases while providing the necessary framework for training, research, and global partnership in the field.
NIDS is a dynamic community of health professionals working together to combat infectious diseases in Nigeria.
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PROGRAMMES & EVENTS
The Nigeria Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) was established in 2009 to bring together professionals who are actively engaged or interested in the field of IDs, with the primary purpose of advancing the prevention and control of infectious diseases in Nigeria.
NIDS 17th AGM and Scientific Conference-Irrua, Edo State
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference,
JNIDS Journal
The Journal of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (JNIDS) is a peer-reviewed quarterly publication of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society.
JNIDS features clinical, laboratory, and field-based research on all aspects of infectious diseases, medical microbiology, and related public health topics. The journal considers Original articles, Reviews, Brief communications, Reports of clinical trials, Case reports/Case series, and Letters to the editor.
Articles of particular interest focus on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, laboratory investigations, treatment, prevention, and control of infectious diseases prevalent in under-resourced countries. Scientific reports on zoonotic infections are also encouraged.
Annual General & Scientific Hybrid Conference
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.
ADVOCAY AND WARENESS CAMPAIGNS
In partnership with stakeholders is poised to play a more defining role in combating the threat of infectious and communicable diseases in Nigeria.
The common goal of promoting a Nigerian Society which is devoid of infectious and communicable diseases for the well- being of the entire population.
The Nigeria Infectious Disease Society (NIDS) is a leading multidisciplinary membership organization including health workers, scientists, researchers, public health practitioners, veterinarians, and other individuals with interest in the development of the field of Infectious Disease in Nigeria including areas of health policy, advocacy for better approaches to control of infectious diseases, clinical practice, public health, research, and training.
The NIDS has achieved several milestones, including:
Fostering a multi-site research network
Established a thriving Research Journal focused on Infectious and Tropical Diseases
Formation of working groups and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Committees
Control committees
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