The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) celebrates with our dear nation Nigeria at Sixty-five. We thank God for keeping us as a nation despite daunting challenges. In the spirit of this celebration, we also honor the Nigerian child — the heartbeat of our nation and the promise of tomorrow. Every Nigerian child carries within them […]
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In a world still grappling with the enormous burden of congenital heart diseases, rheumatic heart disease and arrhythmias, we find an increasing incidence of heart disease and cardiovascular risk factors in our children, especially those in resource-poor settings like ours.This is exactly why we don’t miss a beat for our children!Make the most of every
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) achieved a remarkable milestone in advancing immunization uptake and coverage on Thursday the 11th of September 2025.Our Immunization Champions from 21 states participated actively in the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) engagement of medical professionals on the introduction and rollout of the Measles-Rubella Vaccine which took place
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) under the PAN/RCPCH Air Quality Project collaborated with the Ministry of Environment Abuja to commemorate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025 and the launch of the National Clean Air programme on Wednesday the 10th of September 2025 at the Ministry of Environment Abuja. The Honorable
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), in collaboration with the Nigerian Society for Paediatric Cardiology (NISOPAC) invites you to the September edition of the PAN Monthly Webinar Series. Topic:Childhood Hypertension Guidelines & Gaps in Management Date: Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Prompt Venue: Virtual via iECHO Platform Registration Link: bit.ly/pwb_2025 (Registration required for attendance and CME points.) Note: If you’ve registered on
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In the last couple of days, the Nigerian social media space was flooded with videos showing a religious setting in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, where about 20 children were displayed naked and whipped, all in the name of spiritual cleansing. The video was purportedly made by dutiful Nigerians in the neighbourhood who
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), in collaboration with the PAN Immunization Committee, invites you to the August edition of the PAN Monthly Webinar Series. Topic:Twins or Brothers? Tackling the Foes of Measles and Rubella Date: Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Prompt Venue: Virtual via iECHO Platform Registration Link: bit.ly/pwb_2025 (Registration required for attendance and CME points.) Note: If you’ve
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Theme: “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) joins the Nigerian Society for Neonatal Medicine (NISONM) and its global partners to celebrate this year’s World Breastfeeding Week from the 1st to the 7th of August 2025. This year’s theme emphasizes the role of various actors in providing breastfeeding support for
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Welcome to the 15th Edition of PAN News (April – June 2025) Dear Esteemed Colleagues, It is my pleasure to warmly welcome you to the 15th edition of PAN News, your trusted quarterly digest of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria’s activities and impact. This quarter has been especially fulfilling, marked by major milestones both within
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), in collaboration with the Paediatric Assembly of the Nigerian Thoracic Society, invites you to the July edition of the PAN Monthly Webinar Series. Topic:Childhood Pneumonia: Current Perspectives on Diagnosis, Management and Prevention Date: Wednesday, 30th July 2025 Time: 3:00 PM Prompt Venue: Virtual via iECHO Platform Registration Link: bit.ly/pwb_2025 (Registration required for attendance and CME points.) Note:
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