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, […]
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), still basking in the excitement of the recently concluded annual conference in Gombe, where the huge success in the Human Papillomavirus Vaccination roll out in the 36 states of the federation and FCT was celebrated, received with dismay, media reports of outbreaks of some vaccine-preventable diseases in the country.
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality as it affects 1 billion persons worldwide. With nearly 3.5 million deaths attributed to CKD-related deaths per year, it is estimated to be the 5th leading cause of death by 2040
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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 56TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE HELD FROM MONDAY 20TH TO FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY 2025 AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, GOMBE, GOMBE STATE. The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) convened its 56th Annual General Meeting and Scientific (Hybrid) Conference (PANConf 2025) at the International Conference Centre, Gombe
Female Genital Mutilation has no medical benefit, rather it poses great harm to our children.
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Nigeria has been officially accepted as a WHO Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer (GICC) focus country! 🌍🎗 This milestone means Nigeria will receive targeted support from the WHO to improve childhood cancer care, including better diagnosis, treatment access, and survival rates for children. This is a huge step forward for Nigerian children and families, and we celebrate this progress together!
