*PPC Limited Urges Smarter Health Planning Through Diagnostics and Data*
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Population Day 2025, PPC Limited, formerly Philips Projects Centre, a leader in Nigeria’s engineering and healthcare infrastructure, has called for increased investment in diagnostics, data systems, and early detection technologies to manage the nation’s rapidly growing population better.
This year’s World Population Day theme, “Empowering Young People to Create the Families They Want in a Fair and Hopeful World,” draws attention to the need for youth empowerment, equitable access to reproductive health services, and data-informed public policy. With Nigeria’s population projected to surpass 400 million by 2050, PPC stresses that managing such growth demands more than policy declarations. It requires reliable health data, diagnostic infrastructure, and real-time surveillance systems.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Emmanuel Iyere, Head of Diagnostics Services at PPC, emphasized the central role diagnostics and health intelligence must play in population planning and national development.
“We cannot plan effectively for a future we cannot measure. Accurate health data, powered by modern diagnostic systems, is the backbone of any effective population management strategy. From family planning to maternal health to disease control, data must inform every decision. At PPC, we’re not just providing equipment. We’re enabling better decisions, earlier interventions, and smarter resource allocation.” Dr Iyere stated.
Through its healthcare division, PPC continues to deploy advanced diagnostic equipment and build integrated health information systems across Nigeria. These solutions support hospitals, government agencies, and private healthcare providers in tracking population health trends, improving early detection of diseases, and strengthening reproductive health services, especially for young people and women in underserved areas.
Dr. Iyere also called on public health stakeholders to close the gaps in surveillance and data infrastructure. “A growing population without access to accurate diagnostics is a public health risk. It increases maternal mortality, delays disease detection, and weakens response systems. By investing in diagnostics today, we can protect lives, preserve resources, and shape a healthier future for Nigeria.”
As Nigeria confronts both the opportunities and challenges of population growth, PPC urges a national rethink, where diagnostic technology and data surveillance are treated as critical infrastructure for sustainable development.
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