NUJ, Dr. PhysiQ Forge Health Alliance Ahead of 2026 Conference in Abuja
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters
In a renewed effort to tackle growing health concerns among media professionals and the wider public, the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Correspondents’ Chapel has sealed a strategic collaboration with Dr. PhysiQ Global Health & Wellness Ltd ahead of its 2026 Health Conference.
The partnership, announced during a high-level engagement in Abuja, underscores the increasing role of media-health sector collaboration in promoting preventive healthcare and improving public awareness across Nigeria.
According to a press statement issued by the NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel and signed by Henrietta Momodu, the meeting formed part of preparations for the NUJ Health Conference scheduled for April 30, 2026.
Chairman of the Chapel, Felix Ojo, who led the delegation, stressed the importance of partnerships in addressing health challenges within the journalism profession and beyond.
“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.
Ojo revealed that the Chapel boasts over 2,000 members, with about 300 journalists expected to participate in the upcoming conference. He noted that the initiative is the second phase of the Chapel’s Health Awareness Workshop, introduced following a series of untimely deaths among journalists in the previous year.
“This development highlighted the urgent need to promote health consciousness among journalists, who often neglect their wellbeing due to the demands of the profession,” he added.
On his part, Chief Medical Consultant at Dr. PhysiQ, AbdulRahaman M. Huzaifa, emphasized the critical role of early diagnosis and access to accurate health information in reducing preventable deaths.
“Strengthening collaboration with the media will enhance public enlightenment and help address widespread health challenges, including non-communicable diseases and limited healthcare access,” he stated.
The NUJ Health Conference 2026, now in its second edition, is designed as a solution-driven platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, financiers, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and the media to address systemic gaps in Nigeria’s health sector.
Both organisations expressed optimism that the collaboration would drive impactful discussions, encourage behavioural change, and support policy-driven solutions aimed at improving health outcomes nationwide.
The engagement concluded with a shared commitment to leveraging the conference as a catalyst for advancing health awareness and fostering a culture of preventive care in Nigeria.
