Conference
June 23, 2019
We are a multidisciplinary voluntary organization
Committed to improving the quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
NIGERIA SOCIETY FOR INFECTION CONTROL
NSIC is a multidisciplinary voluntary organization committed to improving the quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria through evidence-based infection prevention and control policies/strategies.
A glance through what we do
Promote awareness about IPC
We provide easy to understand information on infection prevention and control measures against infectious diseases..
Support Education and research in Infection Control
We provide, promote and support opportunities for continuing education in Infection prevention and control and in related fields.
Formulate National IPC guidelines
Our members work together to develop guidelines on infection prevention and control that facilitate improved quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria
NSIC NEWS
Find out what we have been up to as an Association
Become part of the National body.
As leaders in the specialty, Our members turn challenges into opportunities that propel Infection Prevention forward. NSIC gives you the tools to meet today’s challenges, and the insight to prepare for tomorrow’s. Find out about the valuable resources you enjoy as a NSIC member.
Our Activities
NSIC organizes scientific conferences and collaborative trainings to increase the awareness of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) issues nationally.
National Contribution & Recognizations
NSIC has been at the forefront of the infection prevention and control practices in Nigeria. Our members constantly make efforts to contribute towards Infection Control and Prevention in Nigeria.
Ebola outbreak
In 2014 during the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria members of, NSIC was involved as Professors Folasade Ogunsola, Adebola Olayinka, Oyin Oduyebo to name a few were all members of the team that effectively contained the outbreak.
Lassa fever & CSM Outbreak
During the Lassa fever and CerebroSpinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreak response of 2017 some members of the association were and are currently involved in the recent outbreaks in the country.
Development
In conjunction with the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) and Infection Control African Network (ICAN), the society participated actively in the development of the CDC sponsored (Exxon Mobil funded) Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) curriculum that was launched on 10th March 2018 for training IPC practitioners in Nigeria
NSIC by the numbers
159
Members
3
National conferences
8
Years in Operation
3
Journals
Affiliation & Partners
Board of Trustees
Leadership
Chairman, MD, MPH
Dr. Abimbola Sowande
Vice Chairman
Prof. Bola Olayinka
Public Relations Officer
Mr. Abubakar Salisu
Secretary | MBBS MSc, FMCPath, FWACP
Prof. Oyinlola O Oduyebo
Treasurer |MBBS MPH, MSc, FMCPath, FWACP, FCPath(ECSA)
Dr. Kenneth C. Iregbu
Board of trustees (Member)
Prof. Folasade T Ogunsola
