With less than one week to go, the West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN), in partnership with Nutro Industrial, Brazil, and Fidson Healthcare Plc, eagerly anticipates the upcoming pre-conference aimed at enhancing clinical nutrition practices across the region. Scheduled for June 16, 2025, at the Trauma Center of the National Hospital in Abuja, the event will focus on the vital theme: "Bridging the Gap: Integrating Hospital and Community Malnutrition Care in Developing Countries."

The pre-conference is titled "Enteral Nutrition Support: A Practical Guide for Physicians, Dietitians, Nurses, and Pharmacists," this pre-conference promises to provide essential insights to empower healthcare professionals in delivering optimal patient care.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

1. Explore the indications and contraindications of enteral nutrition while navigating its complexities.

2. Engage in interactive discussions that demonstrate the collaborative roles of various healthcare disciplines in effective nutritional support.

3. Learn strategies to identify and manage common adverse effects of enteral nutrition, ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home care.

4. Master best practices for feeding tube placement and management, enhancing their clinical competencies.

An impressive lineup of esteemed speakers will lead the sessions, including: Prof. (Dr.) Paulo Vasconcelos (MD, MSc, PhD), a leading expert in clinical nutrition; Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, from the Office of the Mandate Secretary, Ministry of Health and Environmental Services, FCT; Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, founder and president of WASPEN, and a consultant in metabolic support; Dtn. Evelyn Akhigbe Omolegho, a specialist in healthcare delivery and innovative nutritional strategies; RDN Mrs. Grace Bikuro Stephen, a renowned clinical dietitian passionate about improving nutritional outcomes and Nr. Ojei Sarat Onyebuka, Deputy Director of Nursing Services at LUTH.

Don’t miss out on this transformative opportunity! For enquiries, please contact: 08180119358, 08056427699, or 08067306906.

This pre-conference is made possible through the generous support of industry leaders, including Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd, National Hospital Abuja (NHA), and Clinipharm Global Health Ltd., along with the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, all committed to elevating healthcare standards in the region.

Prepare to immerse yourself in a day filled with enriching discussions, hands-on learning, and networking with peers who share your commitment to advancing nutritional care. Join us to shape the future of patient care through nutrition!