Global Encryption Day 2026, organized by Blesszoge Medical Diagnostic Services Ltd, is a one-day stakeholder-focused event dedicated to promoting strong encryption, patient data privacy, security, and trust in Nigeria’s digital healthcare ecosystem.
Theme: Protecting Patient Data Through End-to-End Encryption: Building Trust in Nigeria’s Digital Healthcare System
The event will bring together healthcare professionals, medical laboratory scientists, technology and cybersecurity experts, government and regulatory stakeholders, academia, civil society, and other relevant partners to examine the importance of encryption in protecting sensitive health information in an increasingly digital healthcare environment.
The programme will feature a keynote address, expert sessions, interactive discussions, and a panel discussion on “Building Public Trust and Resilience in Nigeria’s Digital Healthcare Ecosystem Through Data Encryption.” Discussions will explore end-to-end encryption, patient privacy and confidentiality, secure digital healthcare systems, responsible data sharing, cybersecurity, and practical approaches to strengthening trust in digital health services.
The event will conclude with the presentation and adoption of the Rivers State Declaration on Secure Healthcare Data, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to make practical commitments toward stronger protection of healthcare data.
Sponsored by: Internet Society Foundation
Organized by: Blesszoge Medical Diagnostic Services Ltd
In collaboration with: Department of Information and Communication Technology, Rivers State University
Venue: Faculty of Media and Communication Studies Hall, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
