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NAAKIMS 2025 National Convention: A Historic Gathering of Excellence

Over 2,000 medical and dental students from across Nigeria converged for three days of academic symposiums, leadership workshops, and community health outreach in Uyo.

Promise Jacob

Feb 28, 2025 · 8 min read

New NAAKIMS Administration Sworn In: A New Chapter Begins

The 2025–2026 executive council officially took office in a ceremony that celebrated continuity, vision, and the unwavering commitment to medical excellence.

Israel Ben

Blood Donation Drive Saves Over 200 Lives Across Akwa Ibom

Health Advocacy

Jan 20, 20256 min read

Blood Donation Drive Saves Over 200 Lives Across Akwa Ibom

NAAKIMS chapters across three universities jointly organized the largest student-led blood donation drive in the state, partnering with teaching hospitals and the Red Cross.

Glory Edet

Medical Education

Jan 10, 20257 min read

Bridging the Gap: Medical Education Symposium Highlights

Experts from across Africa shared insights on adapting medical curricula to meet 21st-century healthcare challenges, with panels on AI in diagnostics and tropical medicine.

Promise Jacob

Patron Spotlight: Dr. Ekaete Mbatt — A Distinguished Patron Shaping Global Health

Member Spotlights

Dec 18, 20249 min read

Patron Spotlight: Dr. Ekaete Mbatt — A Distinguished Patron Shaping Global Health

One of NAAKIMS' most distinguished patrons, Dr. Ekaete Mbatt, shares her remarkable journey from the University of Uyo to leading transformative public health initiatives across West Africa.

Israel Ben

NAAKIMS Expands Into Northern Nigeria: Two New Chapters Founded

Chapter Updates

Dec 5, 20245 min read

NAAKIMS Expands Into Northern Nigeria: Two New Chapters Founded

ABU Zaria and Usmanu Danfodiyo University chapters were formally inaugurated, marking a breakthrough in the association's pan-Nigerian mission.

Promise Jacob

Community Health Outreach Reaches 5,000 Residents in Rural Akwa Ibom

Health Advocacy

Nov 22, 20246 min read

Community Health Outreach Reaches 5,000 Residents in Rural Akwa Ibom

Free medical screenings, health education, and malaria prevention kits were distributed across seven communities in a landmark outreach program.

Glory Edet

NAAKIMS Bursary Programme: Applications Opening Soon

Chapter Updates

Coming Soon3 min read

NAAKIMS Bursary Programme: Applications Opening Soon

The highly anticipated NAAKIMS bursary programme is set to open applications soon. Eligible medical students across all chapters are encouraged to prepare their documents for this life-changing opportunity.

Israel Ben

Annual Dinner Night: Celebrating a Year of Excellence and Unity

Event Recaps

Oct 28, 20245 min read

Annual Dinner Night: Celebrating a Year of Excellence and Unity

The black-tie NAAKIMS dinner brought together students, alumni, and distinguished patrons for an evening of recognition, cultural performances, and fundraising.

Promise Jacob

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