Happy 63rd Independence Day, Nigeria! The Paediatric Association of Nigeria proudly celebrates this special day, focusing on the health and well-being of our nation’s children. Together, let’s continue working towards a brighter, healthier future for our youngest citizens.
It is with immense joy and heartfelt admiration that PAN celebrates with Past President Augustine Omoigberale today, on the occassion of his 70th birthday, and retirement from active service. Your legacy is woven into the fabric of our Association, leaving an indelible mark that will forever inspire and guide us. It is a beacon of …
Press release of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria on the occasion of the World Children’s Day, 2023. Theme; ‘Investing in our future means investing in our children’ Our world has never been as populated with as many children as it is today. It is focused on climate neutrality and sustainability of the environment for the …
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our founding fathers, an astute teacher, a great mentor and a gentleman, Prof. Theodore Chukwunyere Okeahialam, who died on 14th May, 2023. With heavy hearts, we extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Prof. Okeahialam’s passing leaves a …
JOINT HYBRID PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY WORKSHOP AND IPNA TEACHING COURSE ORGANIZED BY THE IBADAN-CALGARY AND PORT HARCOURT- NEW YORK ISN SISTER RENAL CENTRE PAIRS ANNOUNCEMENT We are delighted to invite you to participate in a JOINT HYBRID PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY WORKSHOP ORGANIZED BY THE IBADAN-CALGARY AND PORT HARCOURT- NEW YORK, ISN SISTER RENAL CENTRE PAIRS. The Paediatric …
It is with a heavy heart but thanksgiving to the Almighty for a meaningful life well spent that I bring this to the notice of members:
Inna L’llilahi Wainna Ilaihi Rajeun
It is with heavy hearts that the Paediatric Association of Nigeria mourns the passing of Professor Michael Okoeguale Ibadin, a renowned paediatrician, consultant paediatric nephrologist, and an astute health administrator, who served as the Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) from 2009 to 2017.
It is with heavy hearts that the Paediatric Association of Nigeria mourns the passing of Professor Michael Okoeguale Ibadin, a renowned paediatrician, consultant paediatric nephrologist, and an astute health administrator, who served as the Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) from 2009 to 2017.
Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health tools for prevention of disease. Its benefits are well documented and include, but not limited to, eradication of smallpox (a dreaded disease), reduction of polio endemic countries from 125 to just 2 and reduction in global incidence of many diseases such as measles, diphtheria, and neonatal …
Vaccines are one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions in history, saving an estimated 3.5 to 5 million lives per year. However, 25 million children still didn’t receive basic vaccines in 2021. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is committed to collaboration to ensure all children receive the full benefits of vaccines. Together, …
