Health
WHO urges countries to expand community-based mental health care
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to accelerate the shift from institutionalised mental health care to community-based services that…
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Health
Experts identify stigma, drug abuse as mental health challenges
By Abdullahi Maku Mental health experts at Karu General Hospital (KGH), Abuja, have identified stigma, misconceptions and drug abuse among youths as major challenges…
Health
AI can cut out-of-pocket health spending, expand PHC access – Expert
By Folasade Akpan Dr Kunle Kakanfo, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), says Artificial Intelligence (AI) can…
Health
CMD advocates special bank to bridge health sector financing gaps
By Chimezie Anaso The Medical Director, Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, Dr Chukwudi Njelita, has called on the Federal Government to establish a special bank…
Health
Africa must build intelligent health infrastructure before AI implementation– Salako
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, says African countries must build intelligent digital health infrastructure…
Health
Nigeria @ 66: Health financing, local research key to better outcomes — Ihekweazu
By Folasade Akpan Mrs Vivianne Ihekweazu, Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch, has urged stronger health financing and locally driven research to reverse the country’s…
Health
Independence: Experts seek adequate funding of health, total overhaul of economy
By Lilian U. Okoro Some health practitioners have called for total overhaul of the economy with increased investments and funding of the health sector.…
Health
Nigeria inaugurates health financing observatory
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has inaugurated the Nigeria Health Financing Observatory to harmonise health financing data and strengthen research, accountability and evidence-based decision-making. …
Health
Nigeria must lead health financing research agenda — NHIA
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Kelechi Ohiri, says Nigeria must take charge of its health financing…
Defence/Security
Military health agency moves to capture all veterans on healthcare portal
The Defence Health Maintenance Ltd. (DHML) has commenced moves to capture all military veterans and their families on its healthcare portal to ensure seamless access to medical services nationwide.