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All chapters are reminded to pay their 2025 annual dues before April 31, 2027.
Marked on June 14 each year, World Blood Donor Day 2026 celebrated voluntary blood donors and highlighted the critical need for safe blood supplies. Nigeria faces a significant blood shortage, making voluntary donation campaigns essential.
WHO's World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2026 focused on protecting young people from the tobacco and nicotine industry's aggressive marketing. Tobacco kills over 8 million people annually, with Africa facing increasing industry targeting.
The World Health Organization released its 2026 World Health Statistics report, tracking progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being). The report highlights gains in maternal mortality reduction but flags concerning NCD trends in Africa.
World Hypertension Day on May 17, 2026 highlighted the growing burden of high blood pressure in Nigeria, where nearly 1 in 3 adults is hypertensive. Accurate health records and patient monitoring are central to managing this silent killer.
Marked annually on April 25, World Malaria Day 2026 focused on accelerating the fight against malaria in Africa. Nigeria accounts for nearly 27% of global malaria cases, making it a priority health challenge for HIM students to document and combat.
On April 7, 2026, WHO marked World Health Day under the theme "Stand with Science" — a call to defend evidence-based public health and counter misinformation affecting communities worldwide.
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) announced a major expansion of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to cover more Nigerians. This development creates significant demand for HIM professionals skilled in insurance coding and claims management.
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health has scaled up DHIS2 adoption across secondary and tertiary health facilities. HIM professionals are at the center of this digital transformation, managing data entry, validation, and reporting.
The 2026/2027 annual due registration is open and all chapters are advised to start making payment.
Understanding your blood group is critical in emergencies. Visit any hospital or clinic for a free blood group test.
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Share thisNAHIMS SW chapters organised free health screenings and public lectures to mark World Health Day 2024.
OAU chapter partnered with OAUTHC for a successful blood donation drive that collected over 40 pints.
The Federal Government has launched a new national framework to digitise health records across all public hospitals by 2026.
The National Health Insurance Authority is moving to digital claims processing, creating more opportunities for trained HIM professionals.
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