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We invite members of the medical community, students, and stakeholders to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives that will enrich this edition. All submissions should be sent to the contact details provided on the attached poster on or before 25th May, 2026.

Call for Submissions – 5th Edition of KanemMediNews The Editorial Committee of KanemMediNews is pleased to announce the call for articles, essays, commentaries, research highlights, poems, and other creative contributions for the 5th Edition of the magazine.

You’re not in Kaduna? We’re here! #KADAGames26 underway. Check out our 001 @balaudu19 and past President @2002Idris 😎👌🏾 #DoctorsPlayGames ⚽️🏅🏀🥎🏌️‍♂️🎾🤽🏓🏟️🏆

Earlier today, our President Prof Bala Audu @balaudu19 joined other stakeholders in the Nigerian Cancer Care sector to commemorate the #WorldCancerDay2026 in Abuja. Chaired by the Hon. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako @SalakoIziaq, the event which included the launching of critical documents to enhance cancer management in Nigeria dovetailed into the Commissioning of the multidisciplinary cancer management facility at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja @FMCAbuja. Mr President, while fielding questions from journalists admonished Nigerians on simple tips for preventing cancers.

All arrangements are in place for the Annual Lecture Series and the launch of the NMA 5-Year Strategic Plan, scheduled to hold today at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Abuja Continental Hotel. Annual Lecture & Launch: 9:00 AM Dinner: 7:00 PM

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND PATIENT SAFETY In furtherance of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda @officialABAT, and in line with ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (@Fmohnigeria) has established the National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety. The Task Force is established to support the development and operationalisation of sustainable clinical governance and patient safety structures, standards, and accountability mechanisms that improve health outcomes, enhance patient experience, and strengthen workforce performance across the Nigerian health system. The National Task Force will serve as a strategic platform for integrating quality and patient safety into all aspects of health service delivery. This initiative aligns with global calls by the World Health Organization (@WHO), the World Bank (@WorldBank), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (@OECD), and The Lancet Global Health Commission (@TheLancet) for low- and middle-income countries to move beyond access alone and prioritise high-quality, people-centred care as the foundation of Universal Health Coverage (#UHC). The work of the Task Force will contribute directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (@SDG2030), particularly SDG 3.8 on quality essential health services, and support the realisation of the objectives of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative #NHSRII (@SWApGov). Mandate and Scope In pursuit of its objectives, the National Task Force shall undertake actions that shift the paradigm toward improvement, active learning, behavioral incentives, and capacity building, away from blame games and punitive actions when there’s no proven negligence. Accordingly, the National Task Force shall: •Conduct a national landscape analysis of clinical governance and patient safety in Nigeria •Develop and standardise national clinical governance and patient safety frameworks, policies, and implementation guidance •Strengthen systems for the prevention, reporting, learning, and response to adverse events and patient safety incidents •Promote adherence to evidence-based clinical standards, protocols, and ethical practice across health facilities •Institutionalise quality improvement and patient safety culture at facility, state, and national levels •Support capacity building for health workers and managers on clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety •Enhance patient and community engagement in quality and safety initiatives, including feedback and complaint mechanisms •Establish national indicators and monitoring systems to track quality and patient safety performance •Strengthen coordination among federal, state, regulatory, professional, and private sector stakeholders on quality and safety •Uphold confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive information, including patient safety incidents and facility performance data 1/2

Season’s Greetings from our dear President @balaudu19. #HappyNewYear2026 #NewYear2026 #NewYear

Christmas Felicitations to Nigerian Doctors On behalf of the Nigerian Medical Association, I warmly extend Christmas greetings to all our members, particularly our Christian colleagues, as we commemorate this year’s Christmas. This sacred season reminds us of enduring values including love, compassion, humility, service, and sacrifice all of which lie at the very core of our noble profession. As physicians, we are daily entrusted with the responsibility of embodying these virtues through our care for humanity, especially for the vulnerable and those in distress. May the joy, peace, and hope that Christmas brings renew our strength, reaffirm our commitment to ethical and compassionate medical practice, and inspire us to continue serving with wisdom, dedication, and kindness in the year ahead. I wish you and your families a joyful Christmas. Dr. (Prof.) Bala Mohammed Audu
President, Nigerian Medical Association #Christmas #Christmas2025 #ChristmasDay

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