By Folasade Akpan Walking into a typical primary healthcare centre in Nigeria, one is often confronted by overworked health workers juggling long queues, limited diagnostic tools and incomplete patient records. By contrast, in better-equipped facilities, digital platforms powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) can already analyse symptoms, flag high-risk cases andContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for gender equity in healthcare leadership, stressing the need for increased representation of women in decision-making positions across Nigeria’s health sector. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday at the graduation ceremony and gala of the EmpowerHer HealthContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment towards a more accountable, inclusive, and effective health management for quality service delivery. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, said this in Abuja on Wednesday during aContinue Reading
In line with Egypt’s national strategy to advance dental healthcare and promote public health, the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the successful training of 13,555 dental interns across all governorates in 2024. The initiative covered multiple key disciplines, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, conservative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), has been recognised by the Institute for Managed Care and Health Insurance for its outstanding contributions to improving access to healthcare in the state. The award, presented on Tuesday in Abuja, was tagged ‘Best Health Insurance and Managed Care GovernmentContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai/Aderogba George The Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Thursday, unveiled Barrister Nyesom Wike (BNW) VIP Ward at Maitama District Hospital, Abuja. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, explained during the event in Abuja, that the initiative was designedContinue Reading
Boosting healthcare via PHCs: The Katsina example Zubairu Idris, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) A healthy nation, the saying goes, is a wealthy nation. Primary Health Centres (PHCs) form the foundation of Nigeria’s healthcare structure. It is the closest to the people. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), PrimaryContinue Reading
Healthcare By Peter Uwumarogie The Federal Government says it is mobilising domestic resources to meet the basic health needs of Nigerians following the recent U.S. funding and other donor funding cuts. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate stated this in an interview with journalists, onContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for sustainable financial allocations and support to promote healthcare services in Africa. The first lady said this on Friday in Addis Ababa during her presentation at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the HeadsContinue Reading
By Martha Agas A medical expert, Damian Avar, has urged the Federal Government to establish a telemedicine hub, similar to India’s, to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions. Avar made the call at a panel discussion at the 2024 Media for Development conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He emphasised thatContinue Reading
