Dr. Abimbola Sowande
/ Chairman, MD, MPH
A public health physician with over 30 years’ experience on the field spanning Community based integrated health intervention, Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Childhood Immunization/ Polio Eradication, and Infection Prevention and Control.
She was born in Lagos Nigeria 68 years ago and was educated mostly in Lagos with the highest degree being a Masters in Public Health from the College of Medicine University of Lagos. She is widely travelled and had actively participated in many Public health International academic Conferences and workshops.
Abimbola Sowande is a public health physician with over 30 years’ experience on the field spanning Community based integrated health intervention, Maternal and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Childhood Immunization/ Polio Eradication, and Infection Prevention and Control.
She had served as Senior Immunization Program Officer on BASICS II project, managing the USAID Making Medical Injections Safer (MMIS) project, and as the Country Director for AIDSTAR-One. She is a very well appreciated clinician with significant management and programmatic experience, including work with USAID-funded projects. Her experience in the field of infection prevention and control and health care waste management that was part of the Nigerian CDC IPC Curriculum development team and Nigerian Haemorrhagic Fever Guideline review being a Trustee of Nigerian Society on Infection Control (NSIC) formerly NICA. She had served as Treasurer of the Infection Control African Network (ICAN) and African Regional Coordinator and Board of Trustee, International Federation Infection Control (IFIC). She is currently the Chair of NSIC.
Prof. Folasade T Ogunsola
/ Board of trustees (Member)
MBChB, MSc, PhD, FMCPath, FWACP, FAS A Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the College of Medicine University of Lagos, Nigeria and a Deputy Vice Chancellor Development services University of Lagos.
Folasade Ogunsola is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology at the College of Medicine University of Lagos, Nigeria and a Deputy Vice Chancellor Development services University of Lagos. She has been involved in Infection Control for 20 years and contributed significantly in raising awareness of infection Control in Nigeria. She was a founding member of the Nigerian Society for Infection Control (Formerly Nigerian Infection Control Association, NICA) in 1998 and has assisted in setting up infection control programs in institutions in the country. She was the Chair of the Infection Control Committee of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital till 2012 and the team lead for Infection Prevention and Control during the 2014 Ebola disease outbreak in Nigeria. She has worked as a consultant in IPC with the World Health Organisation since 2009 and is interested in the community applications of Infection Control principles in under resourced communities. She recently with her team wrote a curriculum for a 6month diploma in Infection Control. She is a member of the Global Infection Prevention and control Network, board member of the Nigerian Society of Infection Control and Chair of the Infection Control African Network.
Mrs Olubunmi Omisore
/ Board of trustees (Member)
Mrs Olubunmi Omisore is a Director in the Pharmacy Department at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja Lagos. The Head of the Paediatrics Pharmacy Unit, LASUTH.
Member of the LASUTH Hospital Infection Control Unit
Member, Board of Trustees Nigerian Society of Infection Control (formerly known as Nigerian Infection Control Association NICA) since its inception in 1998.
A USAID Infection Prevention and Control Facilitator/Trainer on various Injection Safety and Healthcare Waste Management projects. 2008-2016
Dr. Kenneth C. Iregbu
/ Treasurer |MBBS MPH, MSc, FMCPath, FWACP, FCPath(ECSA)
Clinical Microbiologist at the National Hospital Abuja
Kenneth Iregbu is a Clinical Microbiologist at the National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria and the current Head of Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology in the Hospital. He is a member of the Infection Control Africa Network and a board member and Trustee of the Nigerian Society of Infection Control (NSIC). Dr Iregbu was a founding member of the Nigerian Infection Control Association (NICA), now Nigerian Society for Infection Control (NSIC) in 1998 and has been the Chair of the Infection Control Committee since 2006 and the Chair of Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees of National Hospital Abuja since 2014. He is programmes coordinator of the National working group for antimicrobial stewardship in Nigeria and has contributed significantly in raising awareness on Antimicrobial stewardship in Nigeria.
Call for Abstract NSIC 2023
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for this year’s virtual National Conference on Infection Control (NCIC) 2023, with the theme “Strengthening Infection Prevention & Control in Nigeria“.
Date: 14th – 16th November 2023
This is a call for abstracts for presentations at the conference.
Sub-themes include the following:
- Implementing IPC in Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward
- Infection Prevention and Control: A Tool for Mitigating the Spread of Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases – A spotlight on Diphtheria
- Local-Driven Innovations – A Key Strategy for Strengthening IPC in Low Resource Settings
- Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control: The Role of Collaboration amongst Stakeholders and Partners – A Spotlight on Nigeria’s National IPC Programme
- Infection Prevention and Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Strategy for Combating the Global Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Abstracts should be focused on areas related to infection prevention and control (IPC)
- The maximum word count for an abstract is 250 including subheadings.
- Abstract must Formatted into; Title, List of authors (initials and institutions without personal titles), Background and objectives, Materials and methods, Results, and conclusion using 3 Keywords.
- The deadline for the submission of the abstract is 10th November 2023
- Presenting authors must be registered for the conference.
- All Submissions should be made electronically via NSIC email
REGISTRATION
Registration goes for N10,000
PAYMENT
Payment can be Online based or Bank transfer
Bank Name: Access Bank Plc
Account Name: Nigerian Society for Infection Control
Account Number: 0806093983
After payment please send payment evidence to: nicanigeria@gmail.com
ENQUIRIES:
For more information please see the conference visit the NCIC23 website or call 08037861572, 08023163319
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NCIC2022: Call for Abstract
The Nigerian Society for Infection Control (NSIC) announces its annual National Conference on Infection Control (NCIC) on 12th -13th October 2022 with the aim of educating, collaborating, and fostering understanding with stakeholders on training, best practices of IPC, and promoting the application of its knowledge.
THEME:
” Institutionalizing Infection Prevention and Control practices in Healthcare delivery”.
SUB-THEMES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Funding and Leadership in IPC
- Healthcare worker safety
- Environmental hygiene in healthcare delivery
- Waste management
- Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
- Surveillance, a strategy for IPC implementation
- Hand hygiene and Built environment
KEY DATES:
- Abstract Submission deadline 6th October
- Late registration Starts 4th of October
- Conference Dates 11th -12th October 2022
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINE:
- All abstracts must be submitted electronically through the NCIC 2022 Abstract Portal
- All abstracts must be submitted in English.
- The final deadline for submission of abstracts is October 6th, 2022
- All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and the final decision on whether they will be selected for oral or poster presentation will depend on the scientific content, topic, and quality of the abstract.
- The maximum number of words: is 250 excluding titles, authors, and affiliations.
- Abstracts must be structured and formatted into Introduction/Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
- Notification of acceptance will be e-mailed to the main/presenting author
- The presenting author must be registered for the conference.
- Failure to register for the conference by the presenting author will automatically imply that the abstract will NOT be included in the book of abstracts.
REGISTRATION:
- Early Registration Fee: ₦10,000
- Late Registration Fee: ₦15,000
- International Registration: $25
To register visit the conference page: www.nsic.com.ng/ncic2022
VENUE AND LINK
Online Via Zoom (To be sent to Registered Participants)
ENQUIRIES:
For more information please see the conference posters and flyers, visit the NSIC website (www.nsic.com.ng/nsic2022) or call Sec LOC Dr. Philip Oshun at +234 802 329 9445 or
| Chair LOC Dr. Joan Ejembi +234 706 919 6255
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INFECTION CONTROL COURSE
The Control of Infection Unit of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, is organizing a Training Course on Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Hospital Acquired Infections. The course will run for six (6) weeks from September 21st – October 29th, 2020.
The programme will provide basic training and certificate in the Control of Hospital Infection; including COVID-19, which is very essential for Health Care Workers to improve patient care in line with best global practices.
Course Contents: Lectures, Practical Sessions and a Complete Project Work on an aspect of lnfection Control.
Eligible Participants:
(a) Nursing Personnel working in the clinical areas
(b) Medical Doctors (Consultants, Residents etc)
(c) Medical Laboratory Scientists
(d) Environmental Health Officers
Accommodation: The course is non-residential. Candidates are expected to make individual arrangements for their accommodation in Ibadan.
Course Fee: N80,000.00 (Eighty thousand naira only).
Method of application: Forrns can be obtained with a non-refundable fee of N1,000.00 (One thousand naira) from the Infection Control Unit, Department of Medical Microbiology &Parasitology, University CollegeHospital, Ibadan.
Completed application forms which must be accompanied by candidate’s curriculum vitae should be forwarded to the Head, Department of Medical Microbiology & Parasitology, University College Hospital, Ibadan. Please confirm acceptance from the same venue.
Note: Participant must come along with their Ward Coat and Face masks on resumption.
NCIC 2019: Communiqué
The National Conference on Infection Control (NCIC) Organized by the Nigerian Society for Infection Control (NSIC) Held at Ostra Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on 15th to 16th August 2019
Preamble:
The Nigerian Society for Infection Control (NSIC) is a multidisciplinary platform for infection prevention and control (IPC) practitioners and stakeholders in Nigeria, with a mission to ensuring safe patient care and improving occupational and public health through the implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and control practices. The society held her 5th National Conference on Infection Control at Ostra Hotel Ikeja, on 15th -16th August 2019.
Cognizant of the high burden of healthcare-associated infections; an increasing spate of infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria; the emergence and increasing burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria and globally, the theme of the 2019 National Conference was ´More Active and Focused Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Delivery’. Sub-themes included; Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship; Neonatal Infections; Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Surgical Site Infections.
In attendance were different healthcare professionals including but not limited to Clinical Microbiologists, Nurses, Public Health Physicians, Infectious Disease Physicians, Surgeons, Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Environmentalists, Research scientists and Medical Laboratory Scientists. Keynote address and research papers were presented by subject matter experts drawn from academia, the public health sector, and non-governmental organizations.
Observations:
The conference observed and noted as follows;
Recent Progress in IPC :
• The conference acknowledged the role and activities of government, healthcare management, and healthcare workers in infection prevention and control (IPC) at all levels of healthcare delivery. In particular, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was acknowledged for developing a national action plan on antimicrobial resistance, the establishment of national IPC unit/ desk and in providing IPC equipment and supplies to healthcare facilities during outbreaks in the country.
• The establishment of a bio-safety level 3 (BSL3) facility in Lagos State, facilitated by the Lagos State Government with the support of the Government of Canada, with bio-security and bio-banking capacity.
• The establishment of the National Antimicrobial Stewardship Working Group by the Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Society of Nigeria (CLIMIDSON), and the initiative of some healthcare facilities across the country in setting up and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• The development and operationalization of infection prevention and control training curricula and diploma program by the University of Lagos. Several healthcare workers have been trained through this platform.
• The recognition of the importance of IPC in hospitals by the National Health Act of 2014 (NHA 2014)
Gaps and Challenges in Infection Prevention and Control:
• Dearth of IPC supplies and consumables in healthcare facilities across the country – including regular clean water supply, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.
• IPC programs are weak or non-existent in most healthcare facilities in the country which has compromised patient safety and quality of care and increased occupational hazards, as evident by the deaths of healthcare workers and others in recent Lassa fever outbreaks across the country.
• Low IPC capacity among healthcare workers, characterized by limited training opportunities, non-standardized training program and lack of dedicated IPC career path.
• Lack of political and administrative support for IPC activities, particularly the absence of budgetary provisions by governments and hospital management despite the recurrent outbreaks of communicable diseases recorded in the country, and the provisions on IPC by NHA 2014.
• Weak surveillance system for healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare facilities across the country.
• Concerns about infectious hazards’ management due to dearth of facilities for bio-safety, biosecurity, and bio-banking in the country.
• Lack of policies to standardize, regulate and institutionalize IPC practices at national and health care facilities levels.
• Lack of integration IPC practices into the One Health Approach in the country.
• High rates of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics and poor knowledge of the magnitude of antibiotic-resistant infections in the country
Recommendations:
• Recognition of IPC as a distinct discipline and adoption of standardized curriculum and career path for IPC practitioners by the ministry of health.
• Setting up and strengthening IPC programs at national, state and health facility levels with governance structures, policies, and dedicated funding.
• Establishment of a surveillance system for healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use/resistance in health facilities
• Setting up and entrenching antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals with appropriate guidelines and procedures
• Strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration using the one “One Health Approach” for IPC implementation ( to include human health, animal health and environment ) for a strong national commitment to infectious hazard management in the country through capacity building in bio-security and bio-banking, including the establishment of more bio-safety level 3 and 4 laboratories in the country.
• Enforcement of the provisions of the NHA 2014 as they pertain to IPC in health care facilities
Appreciations:
Our special appreciation and thanks go to the Special Guest of Honour, Her Excellency, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Guest of Honour, Prof. Akin Abayomi; Dr. Onwe Ogah Emeka, Keynote Speaker: Prof. Akin Osibogun; Chairman of the event Prof. Wole Atoyebi; Permanent Secretary Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves; Infection Control African Network (ICAN) President Prof. Folasade Ogunsola and Director-General Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu for their presence and support for the conference.
The 6th National Conference in 2020 will also hold in Lagos.
Dr. Abimbola Sowande
Chair, NSIC
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