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Our children are our most important national assets, the key to the future of our country. Unfortunately, we do not have all the time in the world to tweak them and point them and the nation in the right direction. So, when we talk about poor health indices such as high newborn, infant, and under-5 mortality, we have an idea of the significantly little time we have to play around with. Now is the time to act. The year 2030 is around the corner when we should have lowered under-5 mortality to a maximum of 25 child deaths per 1000 live births, and neonatal mortality to a maximum of 12 newborn deaths per 1000 live births. Presently, the number for under-5 mortality is 102 and that for newborn is 34. It is obvious we have an uphill, albeit not an insurmountable, task ahead.

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 …

Warmest Wishes on Your 70th Birthday and Retirement, Past President Augustine Omoigberale! Read More »

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 …

Press release of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria on the occasion of the World Children’s Day, 2023. Read More »

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 …

Honoring the Legacy of Prof. Theodore Chukwunyere Okeahialam: A Tribute to a founding father of the paediatrics in Nigeria Read More »

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 …

Joint Ibadan – Calgary Port Harcourt -New York ISN Sister Centre & IPNA Paed Nephrology Workshop Read More »

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 …

WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK 2023 – The Big Catch-up Read More »