08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration of Participants
Arrival, registration, and distribution of educational materials.
Speaker: Program SecretariatProgramme Schedule
November 26-27, 2026: a focused two-day outreach format combining psychoeducation, practical caregiver training, screening, counselling, community advocacy, and referral support.
Day 1 - Thursday, November 26, 2026
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Opening Ceremony
Formal opening of the outreach program.
Speaker: CMD, Bowen University Teaching Hospital09:10 AM - 09:20 AM
Welcome Address
Opening welcome from the organizing chairperson.
Speaker: Dr Titilayo Temitope Adeoye09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Overview of the Outreach Program
Theme introduction and objectives of the meeting.
Speaker: Secretary, Local Organizing Committee09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 1: The Basic Neuroscience of Movement Disorders
What happens in the brain, including basic neurophysiology and progression of movement disorders.
Facilitator: Prof Bamidele Victor Owoyele, Neuroscientist10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Session 2: Overview of Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
Symptoms, progression, available treatment options, and the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Facilitator: Dr Nkechi Obianozie, Consultant Neurologist11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tea Break / Networking
Refreshment and informal networking period.
Host: Welfare and Protocol Team11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 3: Mental Health and Movement Disorders: The Nexus
Depression, anxiety, psychosis, functional movement disorders, drug-induced movement disorders, cognitive symptoms, and help-seeking pathways.
Facilitator: Dr Titilayo Temitope Adeoye12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Session 4: Current Approaches to Diagnosis and Management
Current approaches to the diagnosis and management of Parkinson's disease in low-resource settings, followed by interactive discussion.
Facilitator: Dr Amos Ogirima Salami, Movement Disorder Specialist01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break / Interactive Discussion / Networking
Lunch, informal discussion, and networking break.
Host: Welfare and Protocol Team02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Session 5: Caregiver Stress, Burnout, Self-Care, and Practical Caregiving Skills
Caregiver burden, coping strategies, resilience, medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, communication, fall prevention, and home safety.
Facilitator: Dr Titilayo Temitope Adeoye03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussion / Question and Answer Session
Theme: Caring Beyond the Clinic: The Challenges and Realities of Caregiving in Parkinson's Disease.
Panelists: Dr Amos Salami, Dr Nkechi Obianozie, Dr Titilayo Temitope Adeoye, Dr Oludolapo Oladeji, Mrs Adeleke, Mrs C. M Ajagbe, caregiver representative, food nutritionist, and social worker04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Presentation of Awards, Closing Remarks, and Group Photograph
Faculty appreciation, closing remarks, and group photograph.
Host: Local Organizing CommitteeDay 2 - Friday, November 27, 2026
Theme: Promoting Community Awareness, Strengthening Community-Based Support for Caregivers and Reducing Stigma Around Movement Disorders.
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Courtesy Visit to Traditional Heads and Community Leaders
Community engagement visit in Ogbomoso town.
Participants: All faculty and planning committee members09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Community Advocacy Session
Recognising early warning signs and symptoms, reducing stigma, promoting early help-seeking, and sharing available local support resources.
Facilitators: Dr Titilayo Temitope Adeoye and Dr Amos Salami11:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Health Screening and Counselling Sessions
Caregiver stress assessment, counselling, referrals, and individual consultations.
Facilitators: All faculty and outreach committee members02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Testimonies and Shared Experiences
Patients and caregivers share personal journeys of resilience and hope.
Moderator: Secretary, Local Organizing Committee03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Distribution of Educational Materials and Support Resources
Participants receive educational materials and support resources.
Host: Outreach Committee04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Remarks and Appreciation
Closing reflection and appreciation from the chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee.
Speaker: Dr Titilayo Temitope Adeoye04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Group Photograph
Closing group photograph with participants, faculty, and organizing committee members.
Host: Media Team