Conference

EPISON Conference 2026

June 4–6, 2026

Prince Otu Conference Hall, State Library Complex Calabar, CRS

Event Theme

"Strengthening Epidemiological Resilience in Nigeria: Addressing Emerging and Re-emerging Health Challenges"

Key Focus Areas

The Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases in Nigeria: Epidemiological Trends and Projections

Epidemiological Informatics: Leveraging Data and Technology for Improved Health Outcomes

Innovative Methods in Epidemiological Research: Opportunities and Challenges / Translating Research into Policy and Practice

One Health Approach and Infectious Disease Dynamics in Nigeria: Epidemiological Insights

Featured Speakers

Dr. Akindele Adebiyi

President, International Epidemiological Association

Prof. Ehimario Igumbor

CEO, International Foundation Against Infectious Diseases (IFAIN)

Dr. Olatunde Rebecca Yewande

State Coordinator, World Health Organisation, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Dr. Akinwunmi Fajola

General Manager Health, Renaissance Africa Energy Company

Dr. Khalifa Elmusharaf

Director of Public Health, University of Birmingham Dubai

Dr. Akan Otu

Clinical Associate Professor of Infection and Global Health, Nuffield Centre for International Health & Development Leeds Institute for Health Sciences University of Leeds

Dr. Makinde Olusesan

Managing Partner, Viable knowledge Masters (VKM)

Dr. Obiageli Onwusaka

Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health, University of Calabar

Associate Professor Ekpereonne Esu

Ag HOD, Department of Public Health, University of Calabar

Organizing Committee

Prof. Bernadine Nsa Ekpenyong
LOC Chairman
Dr. Maurice-Joel Ugbe
LOC Secretary
Dr. Oladayo David Awoyale
Education, SC Chairman
Dr. Peter Bassey Enyievi
Logistics, SC Chairman
Dr. Ekpereonne Babatunde Esu
Finance, SC Chairman
Prof. Affiong Oku
Welfare, SC Chairman
Dr. Antor Odu Ndep
Publicity, SC Chairman

Our Sponsors

International Foundation Against Infectious Disease in Nigeria