The Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (PPSN), in collaboration with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is finalizing arrangements to host the landmark 50th Annual PPSN Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The golden jubilee event is scheduled to run from October 12th to 15th, 2026.
According to an official statement from the Conference Publicity/Media Committee released to Tripod Times, the historic milestone event is themed: “Golden Era of PPSN Conferences: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Global Health Security.”
A Convergence for Global Health Security
The conference serves as a premier collaborative platform for international researchers, academics, medical practitioners, policymakers, and students to exchange pioneering data and address evolving public health vulnerabilities across Africa and the globe.
Distinguished Keynote Speakers
The event will feature expert insights from an elite panel of health leaders and development executives, including:
• • Dr. Tomi Coker – Honourable Commissioner for Health, Ogun State.
• • Chief Rita Oguntoyinbo – Chief Executive Officer, Amen Foundation.
• • Dr. Sunday Isiyaku (FPPSN) – Executive Director & CEO, Reaching the Last Mile, Africa.
Core Program Highlights
The comprehensive scientific and professional lineup features technical presentations, high-level plenary panels, oral and poster sessions, and a competitive inter-zonal debate.
Spotlight on Digital Innovation: A central pillar of this year’s event is the specialized Workshop on AI Diagnostics in Parasitology Research, taking place on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The session targets the revolutionary integration of digital tools and artificial intelligence in managing disease vectors and improving laboratory diagnostics.
Networking & Recognition: The event will anchor key networking mixers, culminating in the 50th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026.
Leadership & Committee Framework
The structural execution of the golden jubilee is managed by a top-tier academic committee:
• • Host: Prof. Sam O. Sam-Wobo
• • Local Organising Committee (LOC) Lead: Dr. Wunmi Abimbola-Okuneye
• • Conference Management Committee Chair: Prof. Mobolanle Oniya
• • Zonal Coordinator: Prof. Emmanuel Idowu
• • Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Uwem F. Ekpo
Organizers emphasize that this 50th edition stands as a vital window to evaluate the deep historical impacts of local health research on global disease prevention while setting the intellectual agenda for future medical security.
Registration Details
Intending participants, researchers submitting abstracts, and corporate stakeholders can process their portals directly via the society’s central hub at www.ppsn.org.ng.
