The National Coordinator, Cancer Control Programme in the Federal Ministry of Health, Uche Nwokwu, has disclosed government's plan to include cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
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Navigating the Healthcare: Emerging Issues to Watch Out for in 2024
Navigating the Healthcare: Emerging Issues to Watch Out for in 2024
Healthcare Progress and Challenges in Africa
African nations like Ghana, South Africa, and Rwanda have over the years adopted innovative healthcare strategies, thereby making significant strides in creating a universal healthcare system that guarantees access to basic medical treatments for all its citizens. They have also had success in improving the provision and easy access to primary healthcare by utilizing community-based health planning and services.
Navigating Challenges and Shaping the Future: Considerations for Health Technology in Rural Africa
New technologies can fill the gap by offering improved health monitoring, preventive care, and access to medical information in these areas, which frequently struggle to get high-quality healthcare.
Beyond Boundaries: Telemedicine’s Resilience in Nigeria’s Healthcare Evolution
Globally, telemedicine is revolutionizing healthcare, and its effects on Nigeria and other developing nations have been especially significant.
Glaucoma more complex than lowering eye pressure- Ophthalmologist
An eye specialist, Prof. Adeola Onakoya, said recent advances in glaucoma management had gone beyond the control of intraocular (eye) pressure (IOP) alone.
Aging Gracefully: Nurturing Health, Wellness, and Vitality in the Golden Years
According to Betty Friedan “Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” This new stage and opportunities will thrive if only it is cherished and invested in.
Diphtheria Outbreak and Public Health Response in Nigeria
The respiratory system is the main organ affected by the bacterial infection known as diphtheria, which is brought on by Corynebacterium diphtheria.
7 Dangers Lurked in Energy Drinks and Why You Should Minimize its Usage
The advertised benefits of energy drinks include increased focus, alertness, and support for both physical and mental performance. They have been marketed as products that "fuel your brain," "pump up the beast," "vitalize body and mind," give you "focus, energy, and determination," and help you "get animated." However, these beverages may be bad for our health.
MonkeyPox: Nigeria records 10 additional cases in 7 days -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC ) has recorded 10 additional Monkeypox cases in the last seven days in the country. The NCDC disclosed this via it’s official website,…
Ride bicycle to improve health and prevent global warming – FRSC
The Zamfara Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised Nigerians to cultivate the habit of riding bicycle to improve their health and help in ameliorating global…
U.S. surpasses 1m COVID-19 deaths
The U.S. on Wednesday surpassed one million COVID-19 deaths, according to data compiled.
Nigeria and Cuba sign deal on vaccine production
Nigeria has signed an agreement with Cuba on contract manufacturing, technology transfer, vaccine production and commercialisation of the Cuban biopharmaceutical products. According to NAN, Benaoyagha Okoyen, Nigeria’s ambassador to Cuba,…
Lassa fever killed 40, infected four health workers in January – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said no fewer than 40 Nigerians were killed in January and four health workers have been infected following the latest outbreak of…