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Asthma remains the most common chronic respiratory disease (CRD) affecting children, and adolescents worldwide, and contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality. Up to 70% of mortality from Asthma and other CRD occurs in Low-and-Middle Income Countries (LMICs) due to limited diagnostic capacity and undertreatment. Challenges facing optimal asthma care in children and adolescents all over the […]

PAN STATEMENT ON WORLD MALARIA DAY 2025 The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) joins the global health community in commemorating World Malaria Day 2025, a day dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening efforts to combat malaria, a disease that continues to disproportionately affect children in Nigeria. Malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality

PAN POSITION STATEMENT ON WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK 24TH TO 30TH APRIL 2025 Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. Over the last 50 years, Immunization has saved at least 154 million lives. Immunization prevents morbidity and mortality from vaccine preventable diseases while also preventing disability that may result from some of the

Date: January 21st – 23rd, 2026Host City: Abeokuta, Ogun State The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) proudly invites you to PANConf Gateway 2026 — a landmark event that promises innovation, collaboration, and excellence in paediatric healthcare. This edition of the annual PAN Conference will be held in the historic city of Abeokuta, the Gateway State,

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) is excited to announce an Art Competition for secondary school students in Abuja, as part of its Children’s Day celebration activities. Theme: NutritionWe’re calling on all young, creative minds to express their ideas and stories around the theme of nutrition through visual art! Guidelines: Open to Abuja-based secondary school

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) joins the global health community in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025, with the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, invest, and deliver.” This day serves as a critical reminder of the urgent need to accelerate efforts toward TB elimination, particularly among children, who remain a vulnerable and

Down syndrome is a genetic condition, affecting about 1 in every 1000 newborn globally. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 which affects physical and intellectual development. Every 21st of March, the World Down Syndrome Day is set aside to celebrate the successes of individuals with Down syndrome while

As we celebrate World Oral Health Day 2025, we emphasize the vital connection between Oral health and mental well-being in children. A healthy, happy mouth is essential for a happy, healthy mind!