The Society for Nurses in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery in Nigeria (SNEMIS) is set to hold its fourth annual conference in Lagos this February.
Themed “Advancing Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Interventions in Africa: Recognizing Nurses’ Unique Roles Towards Optimal Care and Safe Outcomes,” the event will focus on the vital role of interdisciplinary surgical teams in enhancing patient care and safety in Nigeria.
The conference will provide a platform for healthcare professionals, particularly surgical team members, to engage with leading experts, gain hands-on experience, and expand their professional networks.
Participants will also benefit from knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at integrating global best practices into advanced perioperative nursing education.
A major highlight of this year’s event is the introduction of Robotic-Assisted Surgery Instrumentation training. This initiative seeks to equip Nigerian perioperative nurses and healthcare professionals with specialized skills, offering financial assistance to those who may not have access to international training programs.
The training will also support returning diaspora surgeons in delivering advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures in Nigeria.
In line with its commitment to community health, SNEMIS-Nigeria will offer free colorectal cancer screenings to 100 Nigerians aged 45 and above.
The organization has been actively advocating for early detection of colorectal cancer for nearly a decade, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings in reducing mortality rates.
The conference will be chaired by Mrs. Clare Omatseye, MD/CEO of JNC International Limited, while Dr. Hammed Ninalowo, founder and CEO of IRDOC Nigeria, will deliver the keynote address on “Organizational Influences and Patient Outcomes: Building Nurses’ Capacity in Interventional Procedures and Minimally Invasive Surgery in Nigeria.”
Other distinguished guests expected at the event include Mrs. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser on Health to the Lagos State Governor; Mr. Alhassan Ndagi, Acting Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN); and Alhaja (Dr.) Maymunat Abubakar, Provost of the College of Nursing Science, Jahi, Abuja.
A key feature of the conference will be a four-day workshop focused on hands-on training in endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery, covering topics such as robotics and modern surgical equipment.
Additionally, the event will introduce the first-ever Operating Room (OR) Managers’ Summit, aimed at fostering collaboration among hospital managers to enhance patient care and surgical efficiency.
By bringing together experts, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, the conference aims to drive progress in endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery across Africa, ensuring Nigerian nurses remain at the forefront of global surgical advancements.
