Public Health Symposium on Pandemic Preparedness and Response - Insights from China and Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare will host a high-level Public Health Symposium on Pandemic Preparedness and Response on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja 🏛️. It is also possible to join this event online.

Bringing together over 300 delegates from 30+ organisations, the one-day event will convene senior government officials, global health experts, and development partners to share insights from China and Nigeria on strengthening global health security 🌍.

The programme features keynote remarks from Prof. George Fu Gao, alongside ministerial dialogues and expert panels exploring epidemic intelligence, surveillance systems, and bilateral cooperation frameworks. Hosted by Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the symposium aims to deliver actionable policy recommendations and a joint communiqué to guide future investments in pandemic preparedness 💡.

With sessions spanning strategic partnerships, emerging infectious diseases, and cross-sector collaboration, the event promises a full day of meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking 🤝.