The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) celebrates today, the 27 th of May, 2022 with allNigerian children being their special day, Children’s Day! PAN is a strong advocate for thehealth of children and adolescents. Indeed, the health of children is the backbone of thegrowth, development, and well-being of a nation. This Children’s Day theme for […]
World Immunization Day- Long Life for AllVaccinate children to set the foundation for a long healthy life. LONG LIFE FOR ALL We are in the World Immunization Week. There is a lot to do to ensure healthy long lives for all Nigerian children. The last week in April of every year is dedicated to the issue
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SUPPORT EPILEPSY AWARENESS AND CARE As the world celebrates the World Epilepsy Day on this 26th day of March, the Child Neurology Society of Nigeria (CNSN) in conjunction with the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) enjoins all humanity to support children, adolescents, and adults with epilepsy by supporting and improving access to epilepsy care as
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MANAGEMENT AND PREVECTION OF COVID-19
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PAN CELEBRATES WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), on the occasion of the Year 2020 World Pneumonia Day (WPD), joins the global advocacy for a pneumonia-free society. Pneumonia is the highest cause of illness and death in Nigerian children accounting for 147,000 under-5 deaths in 2017. This year 2020 WPD is especially
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IMMUNIZATION HOMEPAGE General Statement PAN recommends complete vaccination of every child born in Nigeria and those immigrating into Nigeria. The vaccine schedules are recommended by experts in PAN, in collaboration with others in UNICEF and the WHO. See the vaccine schedules here>> HISTORY OF VACCINES Smallpox was a most feared disease resulting in 20-30% mortality
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Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) has followed with concern the current debate in the public space on the advisability or otherwise of reopening schools in Nigeria at this time of Covid-19, especially the Basic and Secondary schools.
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