Nigeria Health Watch, a not-for-profit health communications and advocacy organization, will host the 2026 Future of Health Conference on Thursday, October 29, in Abuja. Led by Vivianne Ihekweazu, its Managing Director, the event aims to gather health leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and development partners to discuss practical ways to turn health innovations into measurable and sustainable impact. The organization, dedicated to improving health outcomes in Nigeria, focuses on informed commentary, evidence-based reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Focus on Scaling Innovations
The conference, themed “From Innovation to Impact: The Future of Health is Now”, will address Nigeria’s most pressing health challenges. It will explore solutions to strengthen systems for scaling proven interventions and reimagine healthcare financing, delivery, and sustainability. By focusing on innovations that save lives now, the event aims to bridge the gap between ideas and scalable solutions, ensuring proven interventions become part of everyday healthcare delivery.
The program includes 10 speakers, four Innovation Showcases, and three side events. These sessions will support knowledge exchange, collaboration, and engagement around policies, partnerships, and investments critical for improving health outcomes in Nigeria and the region. Participants will examine promising approaches, share evidence, and identify opportunities to move from pilot projects to large-scale impact.
Key Sessions and Discussions
A highlight will be a signature conversation with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), focusing on strengthening regional epidemic preparedness through research, partnerships, and vaccine investments. This session will look into CEPI’s 100 Days Mission and the ENABLE study, which enhances understanding of Lassa fever and bolsters Nigeria’s capacity for vaccine clinical trials and response to future threats. The discussion will also address the support needed to sustain long-term preparedness.
Other discussions will tackle critical health priorities like family planning and maternal health. Stakeholders will explore opportunities to strengthen integration, financing, and access to essential services, ensuring these areas receive the attention and resources they require.
Vivianne Ihekweazu emphasized the need to support proven innovations to reach more people and improve health outcomes. She stated, “We need to provide innovations that work the support to reach more people and improve health outcomes. The Future of Health Conference brings together evidence and explores partnerships needed to put it into practice. This includes financing stronger health systems that can sustain more effective care delivery. We want these conversations to lead to practical action, so proven solutions become part of everyday healthcare. Building this future is a shared responsibility, and the work continues now.”
For more information and registration, visit www.futureofhealthconference.com. For inquiries, contact Asari Ndem, Senior Manager of Strategic Communications, at [email protected] or 08173476154.
