The 4th SAYPHIN Conference on youth health in a digital age is happening in Rivers State. The conference focuses on building resilient young people in a changing world.
The 4th SAYPHIN Conference Begins in Port Harcourt
The 4th Nigeria Conference on Adolescent and Youth Health and Development is now in full gear in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This very important event, organized by the Society for Adolescent and Young People’s Health in Nigeria (SAYPHIN), will run from August 13th to 16th, 2025.
The main purpose of the conference is to bring together experts, young people, and others to talk about the health of adolescents and young people in our country.
The theme for this year's event is very timely: "Evolving Adolescent and Youth in a Digital Age: Building Resilient Young People in a Changing World."
This conference is a great opportunity to improve awareness about the health and development of young people in Nigeria.
Who is the Society for Adolescent and Young People's Health in Nigeria (SAYPHIN)?
SAYPHIN is an organisation that was established to improve awareness about the health and development of young people in Nigeria. Their goal is to make sure that adolescents and other young people get the right care and attention they need to grow up healthy.
The organisation works to make sure that the health needs of this important group are not ignored. Through conferences like this one and other programs, SAYPHIN is leading the conversation on how to best support the health of Nigeria's youth.
The Goal of the SAYPHIN Conference
The main goal of the conference is to bring people together to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and find solutions for the health problems facing young people in Nigeria.
The conference is a place where health professionals, students, and government officials can all come together to talk about new ideas and research. It helps to raise awareness about the health and development situations and needs of adolescents and other young people.
The Important Theme: "Evolving Adolescent and Youth in a Digital Age"
The theme for the conference is very important because it talks about the challenges and opportunities that young people face in our world today.
"Evolving" means changing and developing. The theme looks at how young people are changing in a world that is now full of technology, social media, and online connections.
The conference will look at how this digital age affects the mental, physical, and social health of young people. This is a very important conversation to have in Nigeria today.
Building "Resilient Young People in a Changing World"
The second part of the conference theme, "Building Resilient Young People in a Changing World," is also very important.
"Resilient" means being strong and able to overcome difficult situations. The conference aims to find ways to help young people be strong enough to face the challenges of the modern world.
These challenges can be things like cyberbullying, misinformation online, or other mental health issues that can come from living in a digital age. The conference will provide a platform for finding solutions to these problems.
Key Details: Dates, Venue, and Location
The 4th Nigeria Conference on Adolescent and Youth Health and Development is running from August 13th to August 16th, 2025.
The venue for the conference is the Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
This is a good location because it allows people from all over Nigeria to come and participate in the conference.
The Call for Abstract Submissions and When it Closed
In the months leading up to the conference, SAYPHIN asked people to submit "abstracts" — short summaries of research papers or presentations.
The deadline for abstract submissions was 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
This process allows the conference organisers to select the best and most relevant research to be presented at the event.
Early Bird Registration and Its Deadline
For people who wanted to attend the conference, there was an "Early Bird" registration period — a discounted rate for those who registered early.
The Early Bird registration also closed at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
Who Should Attend the Conference?
The conference is for everyone who is interested in the health of young people.
This includes:
- Health professionals
- Doctors and nurses
- Social workers
- Teachers
- Parents
- Young people themselves
By bringing all these different people together, the conference can create a stronger network to help improve youth health in Nigeria.
The 4th SAYPHIN Conference is a very important event for the future of Nigeria. By focusing on the health of young people in a digital age, the conference will help to find new ways to support and empower them.
The work of SAYPHIN and its partners is a good example of how we can work together to make sure that our young people are healthy, strong, and ready to face the challenges of the modern world.
This is a big step towards a brighter and healthier future for all of Nigeria.
FAQs: Your Questions on the SAYPHIN Conference Answered
What is the full name of SAYPHIN?
The full name is the Society for Adolescent and Young People's Health in Nigeria.
What is an abstract submission?
An abstract submission is a short summary of a research paper or a presentation. People submit them to show what they want to talk about at a conference.
Where can I find more information about the conference?
You can find more information by contacting the SAYPHIN Secretariat at sayphinconference@gmail.com or by calling 09134231184 / 08134426240.
What is the theme of the conference?
The theme is “Evolving Adolescent and Youth in a Digital Age: Building Resilient Young People in a Changing World.”
Who should attend the conference?
Anyone interested in youth health, including health professionals, teachers, parents, and young people themselves.
What is the main goal of SAYPHIN?
SAYPHIN's main goal is to improve awareness about the health and development of adolescents and young people in Nigeria.
Sources & References: SAYPHIN Conference Website and Channels Televisions