The President and Founder of the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), Dr. Teresa Idichei Pounds,  has officially unveiled the theme for the upcoming 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference. Themed “Bridging the Gap: Integrating Hospital and Community Malnutrition Care in Developing Countries,” the conference aims to address the critical issues of malnutrition that affect vulnerable populations across West Africa and beyond and also to address the challenges faced in providing adequate nutrition care in both hospital and community settings in developing countries.  
Scheduled to take place from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Trauma Center, National Hospital Abuja, the highly anticipated event will bring together esteemed healthcare professionals, nutrition experts, and researchers to discuss innovative solutions for enhancing malnutrition care strategies. The selected theme highlights the urgent need for collaboration between hospitals and community health services to effectively tackle malnutrition in developing regions. 
The President of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Professor Bala Mohammed Audu and Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola ,The  Immediate Past Vice Chacellor of Chrisland University will be speaking at this historic conference .
The conference is expected to be attended by a diverse range of professionals in the field, including Dietitians, Medical Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Laboratory scientists, Policy Makers, Nutrition enthusiasts, Researchers, as well as students in the field. The registration fee for regular attendees is set at ₦30,000, with an early bird discount available for those who register before May 2025 , bringing the fee down to ₦25,000. Researchers and Post-graduate Students fee are #20,000 and undergraduates can register for a flat fee of ₦10,000.
In an exclusive chat with CEOAFRICA, Dr. Pounds revealed that "We are excited about the theme we’ve set for this year’s conference,”. “In many developing countries, there is a significant disconnect between hospital resources and community health initiatives. It is imperative that we bridge this gap to improve the nutritional outcomes of our populations.” 
The Central Planning Committee, spearheaded by Chairperson Pharm Mrs  Ghinsel Nanret Blessing with her leadership and expertise is committed to ensuring the conference provides an engaging platform for knowledge exchange, presentations of new research, and discussions on best practices in nutritional care. The committee is also focused on fostering partnerships among health institutions, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies that play pivotal roles in combating malnutrition in West Africa. 
Pharm Blessing futher called on  Policy makers to Support 2025 WASPEN conference to address the issue of malnutrition in our hospitals and our commuities at large.
As the impact of malnutrition continues to be felt across the region, the 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference is poised to be a critical gathering for stakeholders dedicated to improving nutritional health care delivery. Attendees can expect a rich program that includes keynote speeches, workshops, and panel discussions aimed at fostering actionable strategies to integrate hospital and community efforts. 
Stay tuned for more updates  from CEOAFRICA the official media partner to  WASPEN. WASPEN is working  towards bridging the gap in malnutrition care in developing countries. As the conference approaches, anticipation grows for what promises to be a significant step forward in integrating nutrition care .