COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF 55TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN CARDIAC SOCIETY (NCS), HELD AT THE FESTIVAL HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTRE, FESTAC TOWN, AMUWO-ODOFIN, LAGOS, NIGERIA, FROM THE 21ST TO 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026

The Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) was founded in Ibadan in March 1971 as one of the earliest specialist societies in the country. It is currently an affiliate member of the World Heart Federation, the Pan-African Society of Cardiology, and the European Society of Cardiology. The Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) aims to share up-to-date, evidence-based information on cardiovascular diseases with the public and to encourage healthy lifestyle choices through scientifically grounded preventive measures. Since its inception, society has consistently hosted its annual scientific conference and its annual general meeting. The 55th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference (AGSM) of the Nigerian Cardiac Society was held from the 21st to 25th September 2026 at the Festival Hotel Conference Centre, Festac Town, Amuwo--Odofin, Lagos, Nigeria. The theme of the AGSM was ‘Advanced Cardiovascular Care Practices in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges’. The Conference sub-theme was ‘Impact of insecurity on cardiovascular care in Nigeria’ .Read more….