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HISTORY
History of The Paediatric Association on Nigeria (PAN)
History of The
Paediatric Association on Nigeria (PAN)
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Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) is a non-governmental, non-profit making professional organization, conceived at UCH Ibadan in February 1966 and delivered at LUTH, Lagos in March 1968. The aims/objectives of the Association are:
- To actively seek the well-being of children and ensure that their right to quality health care is protected
- To promote and advance the practice and study of Paediatrics and Child Health.
- To encourage research and dissemination of knowledge in all aspects of Paediatrics and Child Health.
- To safe guard the interest of all workers in the field of Paediatrics and Child Health.
- To foster friendship and co-operation among g workers in the field of Paediatrics and Child Health and allied disciplines.
Paediatrics and Child Health and
allied disciplines
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According to Prof. R.G. Hendrickse, in an address titled “The Paediatric Association of Nigeria: Genesis, present Dilemmas and Future Challenges” delivered at the 21st Annual General Meeting and Scientific conference and 3rd International Conference of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria, the founding patriarchs were:
- Prof. I.S. Audu
- Dr. A. Animashaun
- Dr. A. Antia
- Dr. A. Ajenifuja
- Dr. Adeniyi
- Dr. O. Ransoma-Kuti
- Prof. R.G. Hendrickse
- Prof. M.I. Ogbeide
- Prof. B. Lesi
- Dr. Odiakosa
- Prof. Sinnette and
- Dr. JB. Familusi.
Executive Council
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The affairs of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria are directed by an elected executive council with the following Officers:
- Prof. I.S. Audu
- Dr. A. Animashaun
- Dr. A. Antia
- Dr. A. Ajenifuja
- Dr. Adeniyi
- Dr. O. Ransoma-Kuti
- Prof. R.G. Hendrickse