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VIDEO HIGHLIGHT FROM IPA/PAN REGIONAL, IMMUNIZATION WORKSHOP, 2024
IPA/PAN REGIONAL IMMUNIZATION WORKSHOP
PAN/RCPCH(UK)AIR QUALITY PROJECT
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) under the PAN/RCPCH Air Quality Project collaborated with the Ministry of Environment Abuja to commemorate the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025 and the launch of the National Clean Air programme on Wednesday the 10th of September 2025 at the Ministry of Environment Abuja. The Honorable Minister of Environment His Excellency Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal was in attendance along with other dignitaries and over 100 invited school children. Dr Beatrice Ezenwa, PAN Treasurer delivered the goodwill message on behalf of the PAN President Dr Ekanem Ekure.
There was a poetic recitation on air pollution by OXFAM, a youth-led advocacy group and a power point presentation on the Impact of Air pollution on the health of children delivered by Dr Chika Duru, the PAN Secretary. Our own PAN member Dr Rita Idemudia participated in the #BreatheEasyNigeria campaign on behalf of PAN.
The ceremony ended with the official launch of the National Clean Air Programme with the unveiling ofthe #BreatheEasyNigeria campaign which involved the installation of Air Quality Monitoring devices and signing of the MOU on Air Quality between the department of Pollution Control and Environmental health and the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria.
Overall Objectives of the project
To increase the number of health care providers with skills in neonatal resuscitation throughout all the wards of the 774 local government areas of Nigeria.
Promote and sustain equity, efficiency, accessibility, and quality in neonatal health care provision.
Identify the areas of neonatal health care that need immediate intervention.
Support the sustainability of capacity building in neonatal resuscitation through certification and re-certification of health care providers who care for neonates.
Mobilise resources for neonatal care in Nigeria.
Develop collaborative network of health workers that care for neonates.
Develop comprehensive NICU in all states of the federation.
Sensitise policy makers and health managers on neonatal care.
Facilitate the generation of data on neonatal care in the country and thus generate data for the NHIMS on neonatal care.
Facilitate universal access to minimum health package for mothers and their babies.
Generate trust and confidence in neonatal health care among the public.
Develop a strategy to sustain the programme.
Establish a disengagement strategy for PAN that ensures sustainability of the project.
Harness available resources for optimal neonatal care and thus contribute to the overall health system of Nigeria.
Paediatric Association of Nigeria at the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) 2026 Conference
The RCPCH held its annual conference and 30th Anniversary in Birmingham, UK from 11-13 May 2026. The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) participated in two key activities at the RCPCH 2026 Conference as part of the RCPCH Clean Air Programme, supported by the Clean Air Fund.
PAN was represented in the workshop, “Calling for Clean Air: The Power of Paediatric Advocacy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries,” where partner organisations shared experiences and explored the role of paediatricians in advocating for cleaner air and improved child health outcomes. Dr Ekanem Ekure , the PAN Partner Coordinator alongside the Nepal Paediatric Society (NEPAS) and the South Africa Paediatric Association (SAPA) made presentations.
PAN also took part in the Clean Air Programme Project Kick-Off Meeting. The meeting brought together partner associations, RCPCH Global, and Clean Air Fund representatives to discuss national priorities, opportunities, challenges, and next steps for advancing paediatric clean air advocacy.
During the partner country perspectives session, PAN contributed insights on:
- Opportunities for advocacy through clinical practice, environmental health, and policy engagement.
- Potential activities involving media engagement, data generation, monitoring, and conference participation.
- Realistic measures of success within the Nigerian context.
- Challenges and barriers that may affect programme implementation.
Significance for PAN
Participation in both the workshop and project kick-off meeting reinforced PAN’s commitment to addressing air pollution as a major determinant of child health. The events provided an opportunity to:
- Showcase Nigeria’s perspectives within a global paediatric network.
- Strengthen partnerships with RCPCH, CAF, and fellow paediatric associations.
- Contribute to the development of a multi-year programme focused on paediatric clean air advocacy.
- Position PAN as a key stakeholder in advancing evidence-based action on clean air and child health in Nigeria.
Clean air is not a privilege; it is a child’s right.
