Training report2026
Rita Oladele (College of Medicine University of Lagos / LUTH), Oluwadamilola Odusanya (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Lacy Simons (Northwestern University), Egon Ozer (Northwestern University), Judd Hultquist (Northwestern University), Ramon Lorenzo Redondo (Northwestern University), Imade Nsa (University of Lagos), Adaobi Dike (Lagos University Teaching Hospital), David Bala (Lagos University Teaching Hospital), Taiwo Odusami (Lagos University Teaching Hospital), Amir Seyedmousavi (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center), Damilola Akinlawon (PAMWG / NIFUSCAB)
Surveillance Report2025
NIFUSCAB Annual Report
This comprehensive analysis estimates the national burden of serious fungal infections in Nigeria using data from 3,362 individuals over a 32-month period. It estimates an annual incidence of 17.6 per 100,000 hospital admissions, projecting over 38,126 total annual cases. The report provides evidence-based recommendations for policy integration, laboratory strengthening, and expanded surveillance.
Surveillance Report2025
PAMWG Annual Report
This report marks the first structured mycology surveillance for invasive fungal infections in Ghana, focusing on Korle-Bu and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospitals. Following intensive capacity building, 221 samples were monitored over 16 months, yielding a 26.7% positivity rate. The report highlights the successful integration of Aspergillus serology and identifies significant knowledge gaps among local clinicians.
Surveillance Report2024
NIFUSCAB Annual Report
The second annual report covers surveillance across nine tertiary hospitals in Nigeria. It documents the expansion of the program, including a Candida auris point prevalence survey and the initiation of capacity building in Ghana. The analysis of 1,385 samples revealed a 59.3% positivity rate, with detailed data on antifungal susceptibility testing for Aspergillus and Candida isolates.
Surveillance Report2023
NIFUSCAB Annual Report
Oladele R., Ogunsola F., Akinlawon D., Makanjuola O., Udoh U., Osaigbovo I., et al.
This report summarizes the first year of a fungal disease surveillance system established in six tertiary hospitals across Nigeria. It details the building of clinical and laboratory capacity, baseline assessments of awareness among clinicians and the public, and an analysis of 1,232 samples. Key findings include the dominance of Candida and Aspergillus species and a significant increase in sample testing and isolate discovery post-training.
