News

Nigeria has recently suffered outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases and she is home to large numbers of Zero dose children. As we celebrate World Immunization day, PAN enjoins her members and indeed everyone to promote vaccines, dispel myths and misconceptions so as to increase immunization coverage, reduce vaccine preventable diseases and ensure a healthier future […]

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) as the body of child advocates and the voice of the voiceless Nigerian child, has noted with dismay, the worsening state of the Nigerian child, with respect to survival and livelihood. It is glaring that with the current state of the economy and the multi-faceted social implications, survival of

#worldstroke2024 The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) joins all children with stroke, their caregivers, healthcare providers, and the global community in marking this year’s (2024) World Stroke Day. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability among children worldwide. PAN appreciates the zeal and courage of children with stroke in overcoming its

Our children should never die because of #vaccinepreventabledisease like #polioToday, we join our voice to the voices of advocates across the globe to pave the way for #zeropolio in Africa.We believe in an Africa without Polio…It is possible!!!Get your child VACCINATED AGAINST POLIO!!! #pan #poliovaccine #panforimmunization #paediatricassociationofnigeria #worldpolioday 

This October 2024, our Immunization champions celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child and International Adolescent Health Week by conducting advocacy visits to children in secondary schools in all the states in Nigeria. The importance of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine as a preventive measures against cervical cancer was emphasized; myths and misconceptions

September 2024, our Immunization Champions across the 36 states and FCT rolled out outreaches in most of the Primary health Centres in Nigeria as part of the activities of International Pediatric Association and Paediatric Association of Nigeria to promote acceptance and uptake of the HPV vaccine across the country. From the North to the South,

THE STATE OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD AT THE 64TH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1st October 2024 The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), a body of professionals and allied stakeholders with interest in, and activities around the health, social and psychological well-being of Nigerian children and adolescents, celebrates with our dear nation, Nigeria, on the occasion of

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) received with great dismay the news about the current flooding disaster that has affected many parts of Maiduguri, Borno State especially the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri. It is quite unfortunate that this incident is happening in the midst of severe economic hardship being experienced in the country.