By George Ozalla
Dr PhysiQ Global Health and Wellness Ltd has hosted members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, in Abuja, in a meeting tied to preparations for the 2026 NUJ Health Conference scheduled for April 30.
The engagement brought both sides into discussions around preventive healthcare, public awareness, and the growing need for stronger collaboration between journalists and health professionals in addressing everyday health risks.
Chairman of the NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, Felix Ojo, said the initiative was part of a broader push to get journalists to take health matters more seriously, especially given the pressures that come with the job. He noted that the Chapel has over 2,000 members, with about 300 expected to take part in the upcoming conference.
He also pointed to the recent concern within the Chapel following cases of untimely deaths among members, saying it became a wake-up call that pushed the health awareness initiative into its second phase. According to him, the focus is not limited to journalists alone, as the conference is expected to open up wider conversations on preventive healthcare for the public.
The 2026 edition of the NUJ Health Conference is expected to bring together stakeholders across the health sector, including policymakers, regulators, pharmacists, financiers and medical practitioners, alongside the media, to examine gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system and possible practical responses.
Chief Medical Consultant of Dr PhysiQ Global Health and Wellness Ltd, Dr AbdulRahaman M. Huzaifa, stressed the need for early diagnosis and better access to accurate health information. He said many health challenges could be reduced if people embraced preventive care and regular checks instead of waiting for emergencies.
He also emphasized that the media remains central to shaping public understanding of health issues, adding that stronger engagement with journalists would help widen awareness around non-communicable diseases and other emerging health concerns.
Both sides used the meeting to review preparations for the April 30 conference, expressing confidence that the engagement would move beyond discussion and translate into more practical health awareness outcomes when the programme holds.
