Universal Health Coverage & Newborn Care
Leveraging the momentum towards universal health coverage to reposition newborn health within Nigeria's national health agenda.
18th Edition · NISONM Conference 2026
15 — 18 June, 2026
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
18th Annual
General &
Scientific
Conference
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Neonatal deaths per
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18th
Annual NISONM
Conference
Conference
Conference Theme
"Closing the gap towards achieving the newborn-related Sustainable Development Goals targets: Ending Nigeria's Preventable Newborn Deaths"
Esteemed Speakers
World-class neonatologists & policy leaders
Connect & Network
Collaborate with leading neonatal professionals
Develop New Skills
Hands-on workshops & CME-accredited sessions
18th
Annual Edition
4
Conference Days
20+
Expert Speakers
500+
Expected Delegates
5
Ticket Categories
18th Annual Conference · NISONM 2026
Conference Sub-Themes
Focused discussions designed to advance neonatal care, policy, and outcomes across Nigeria and beyond.
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Nigeria Every Newborn Action Plan
Scaling up implementation strategies to attain the Sustainable Development Goals for neonatal survival and well-being across all states.
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Making Every Baby Count
Auditing and reviewing stillbirths and neonatal deaths to drive accountability, learning, and systemic improvement in care quality.
June 15–18, 2026
Event Schedule
15–16 June, 2026
Pre-Conference
Pre-Conference Workshops
Hands-on skills training, evidence-based workshops, and breakout sessions with expert facilitators.
17–18 June, 2026
Main Event
Main Scientific Conference
Keynote addresses, plenary sessions, scientific presentations, AGM, and the gala dinner.
Secure Your Spot
Registration Packages
18th Annual General & Scientific Conference – NISONM 2026. Choose the registration tier that's right for you.
Pre-Registration
·
Onsite / Late
Early Bird
Early Registration
Available until 30th April 2026
₦80,000
Full conference access
Conference materials
E-certificate of attendance
Regular
Regular Registration
1st May – 14th June 2026
₦90,000
Full conference access
Conference materials
E-certificate of attendance
Onsite Registration — From 15th June 2026
Doctor
Onsite – Doctor
Medical Doctors only
₦100,000
Full conference access
Conference materials
E-certificate of Attendance
Associate
Associate
Nurses & Non-Doctors
₦60,000
Full conference access
Conference materials
E-certificate of Attendance
Trainee
Trainee
Trainee members only
₦60,000
Full conference access
Conference materials
E-certificate of Attendance
Guest
Accompanying Guest
Guest of a registered delegate
₦50,000
Full conference access
Conference materials
Pre-Conference Workshops — 15 & 16 June 2026
Workshop
Neonatal Resuscitation
Available till 15th June 2026
₦40,000
Hands-on workshop access
Workshop materials & resources
E-certificate of participation
Workshop
Respiratory Support
Available till 15th June 2026
₦45,000
Hands-on workshop access
Workshop materials & resources
E-certificate of participation
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Garden City 2026
Call for Abstracts
The Organising Committee of NISONM welcomes submission of abstracts for presentation at the 18th Annual General & Scientific Conference — 17th & 18th June 2026, Golden Tulip Hotel, Port Harcourt.
Submission Opens
15th February 2026
Submission Deadline
30th April 2026
Notification of Acceptance
15th May 2026
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
- Abstracts should be a maximum of 250 words.
- Structured under the subheadings: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion & Keywords.
- Must be written in English Language.
- All submissions must be original research articles, not previously published.
- Indicate preferred mode of presentation — Oral or Poster.
Important Notes
- Abstracts will be published in the conference Book of Abstracts.
- Open to Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Resident Doctors, Family Physicians, Paediatric/Neonatal Nurses and other stakeholders with interest in Neonatal Medicine.
- Only submissions from registered delegates will be accepted.
- Prizes will be awarded for the best 3 abstracts.
Submit your abstract electronically via
abstracts.nisonmph2026@gmail.com
Submit Abstract
Stay & Conference
Recommended Hotels
Official accommodation options for NISONM 2026 delegates. All hotels are conveniently located near the conference venue in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Room Type
Without B/fast
With B/fast
Superior Room
₦35,000
₦50,000
Deluxe
₦40,000
₦55,000
Junior Suite
₦50,000
₦60,000
Executive Suite
₦55,000
₦70,000
02
Room Type
Rate (No B/fast)
Superior
₦45,000
Superior Royal
₦50,000
Royal
₦60,000
Suite
₦80,000
03
Room Type
Rate
Classic Room
₦35,000
Executive Room
₦40,000
Royal Room
₦51,000
04
Room Type
Rate
Single Room
₦20,000
Superior
₦23,000
Deluxe Room
₦25,000
Deluxe Special
₦28,000
Executive Room
₦37,000
Family Suite
₦45,000
05
Room Type
Rate
Deluxe Room
₦45,000
Superior Deluxe
₦55,450
Executive Room
₦60,900
Conference Venue Hotel
06
Golden Tulip Hotels
@La Kings Complex, 31 Ken Saro-Wiwa Road (Stadium Road), Port Harcourt
08158493032
Room Type
Rate (With B/fast)
Deluxe Room
₦85,000
Executive Deluxe
₦95,000
Premium
07
Room Type
Without B/fast
With B/fast
Garden Premier
₦210,000
₦230,000
Premier Executive
₦210,000
₦230,000
Premier Deluxe
₦245,000
₦265,000
All rates are per room per night. Contact hotels directly to book and mention NISONM 2026. Download full hotel list
Venue
Golden Tulip Hotel, 31 Ken Saro-Wiwa Road (Former Stadium Road)
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
June 15–18, 2026
NISONM Conference 2026
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Port-Harcourt · Rivers State
15–18 June 2026
Ending Nigeria's Preventable Newborn Deaths
NISONM Conference 2026
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Port-Harcourt · Rivers State
15–18 June 2026
Ending Nigeria's Preventable Newborn Deaths