Dr. PhysiQ Global Health & Wellness Ltd has strengthened collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, as both organisations intensify preparations for the 2026 NUJ Health Conference scheduled for April 30.
The engagement, held in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders from the media and healthcare sectors, with discussions focusing on promoting preventive healthcare, public health awareness, and improving access to accurate health information.
Leading the NUJ delegation, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Felix Ojo, stressed the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing community wellbeing. He disclosed that the Chapel has over 2,000 members, with about 300 journalists expected to participate in the upcoming conference.
Ojo explained that the initiative is the second phase of the Chapel’s Health Awareness Workshop, introduced after a series of untimely deaths recorded among members last year. He noted that the development highlighted the urgent need to prioritise health among journalists, who often neglect their wellbeing due to the demands of the profession.
“The NUJ Health Conference is not only for journalists but also for the general public, as we aim to bridge the gap in health awareness and encourage preventive healthcare practices,” he said.
The conference, now in its second edition, is designed as a solution-driven platform to convene policymakers, regulators, financiers, pharmacists, health professionals, and the media to address critical gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Speaking on behalf of the host organisation, Chief Medical Consultant of Dr. PhysiQ Global Health & Wellness Ltd, Dr. AbdulRahaman M. Huzaifa, underscored the importance of early diagnosis and preventive healthcare in reducing avoidable deaths. He added that collaboration with the media would significantly enhance public enlightenment, particularly on non-communicable diseases and healthcare access challenges.
Both parties expressed optimism about the outcome of the April 30 conference, reaffirming their commitment to using the platform to promote health awareness, drive behavioural change, and support policy-oriented solutions for Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
