Anambra AIDS agency invites researchers to 2026 HIV symposium

By Uzo Ugwunze

The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has invited researchers, healthcare professionals, academics, students and programme implementers to submit abstracts for its forthcoming 2026 HIV Symposium and Research Presentation scheduled for November 20.

The symposium is aimed at promoting evidence-based interventions, encouraging knowledge sharing and generating practical solutions towards achieving an HIV-free Anambra State.

According to a press release signed by the ANSACA Executive Director/Project Manager, Dr. Nkem Okeke, and made available to journalists on November 9, the event will provide a platform for presenting original research, innovative approaches and practical experiences capable of strengthening HIV prevention, testing, treatment and care services.

Dr. Okeke stated that interested participants are required to submit abstracts of not more than 250 words in Microsoft Word format.

He explained that each submission must include the research title, names of authors, institutional affiliations and contact details of the presenting author.

The abstracts must also contain five key components: background, objectives, methods, results and conclusion, with research topics focusing on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, care and public health.

Submissions should be sent to ansaca.anambra@gmail.com, with November 20, 2026, set as the deadline.

Encouraging researchers and other stakeholders to participate, Dr. Okeke said the symposium presents an opportunity to contribute meaningful evidence, innovative ideas and actionable solutions towards ending the HIV epidemic.

He reiterated the importance of translating research findings into practical interventions that would accelerate progress towards the global target of zero new HIV infections by 2030.

“Together, let’s translate research into action and action into impact,” Dr. Okeke said.

The symposium is expected to strengthen collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals and HIV programme stakeholders while promoting research-driven strategies in Anambra State’s HIV response.