The West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) successfully hosted its 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference in Abuja, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, industry partners, and clinical nutrition advocates from across West Africa to advance the fight against clinical malnutrition.
Held under WASPEN’s mission of advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition, the two-day conference provided an important platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical solutions to one of the region’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
Advancing Clinical Nutrition Across West Africa
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in thought-provoking keynote presentations, scientific sessions, expert panel discussions, and interactive networking opportunities focused on improving nutrition care in hospitals and community healthcare settings.
Discussions highlighted evidence-based approaches to identifying, preventing, and managing:
- Starvation-related malnutrition
- Chronic disease-related malnutrition
- Acute disease and injury-related malnutrition
Speakers emphasized that optimal nutrition therapy is an essential component of quality healthcare, improving patient outcomes, reducing complications, and supporting faster recovery across a wide range of medical conditions.
Building Stronger Partnerships
One of the defining achievements of the conference was the collaboration between healthcare institutions, professional associations, academia, government stakeholders, and industry partners who share a common vision of improving nutrition care throughout West Africa.
The exhibition sessions showcased innovative products, services, and technologies that support clinical nutrition practice while creating valuable opportunities for collaboration between practitioners and industry leaders.
Investing in Professional Development
The conference reinforced WASPEN’s commitment to continuous professional education by providing participants with access to the latest research, emerging best practices, and practical clinical insights.
Healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines exchanged experiences and explored innovative strategies for integrating nutrition into routine patient care, ensuring that nutrition remains a priority across all levels of healthcare delivery.
A Collective Commitment to Better Patient Care
As the conference concluded, participants reaffirmed the urgent need to strengthen nutrition screening, early intervention, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based clinical practice across healthcare facilities in West Africa.
The enthusiasm, engagement, and collaborative spirit demonstrated throughout the event reflect the growing momentum toward eliminating clinical malnutrition and improving patient outcomes across the region.
Thank You
WASPEN extends its sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers, delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, organizing committee, and partners whose invaluable contributions made the 2025 Clinical Nutrition Conference a remarkable success.
Together, we are advancing the science of clinical nutrition and building a healthier future for West Africa.
We look forward to welcoming you to future WASPEN programmes as we continue working together to improve nutrition care, strengthen professional capacity, and eliminate clinical malnutrition across the region.