About National TB Conference

The National TB Conference 2024 is organized by Stop TB Partnership Nigeria and National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) in collaboration with other stakeholders. The Conference will bring together different stakeholders within and outside Nigeria working to end TB in the country. It will also provide the platform to deliberate on topical issues in TB control, foster and harness inter-sectoral and institutional collaboration to end TB in Nigeria.

objectives

  1. To enhance knowledge and promote best practices in TB programming in Nigeria.
  2. Provide a platform to foster the design of evidence-based policies for improved TB control in Nigeria.
  3. To create an avenue to foster access to research, technologies, and innovations in TB control in Nigeria.
  4. To stimulate the generation of new collaborations for home-grown TB research and innovations.
  5. To provide a forum to improve synergy, collaboration and integration between TB and other health-care services.
  6. To drive discussion on strengthening public-private partnership engagement in TB control in Nigeria.

Participation

The Conference participants are from different sectors including representatives from government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs); parliamentarians; professional associations; development partners; multi-lateral and bilateral organizations; private sector; academia; health-care service providers; media; civil society organizations (CSOs) – non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations etc.

methodology

The conference uses plenary and poster presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, cross-learning/experience sharing, and exhibition booths as its implementation strategies to ensure inclusive participation. Each panel session will be chaired and anchored by seasoned professionals and with discussants drawn from accepted oral abstracts or invited speakers.

past Conferences