5 d. ago Nigeria loses $1.1bn yearly to outbound medical tourism — Kalu

Tribune Online Nigeria loses $1.1bn yearly to outbound medical tourism — Kalu Nigeria faces the dual challenge of declining international health aid and the annual loss of over $1.1 billion to outbound medical tourism. Nigeria loses $1.1bn yearly to outbound medical tourism — Kalu Tribune Online

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1 week ago UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved funding for maternal and child health care. The experts, who came together to discuss the challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare financing at a workshop and stakeholders’ engagement on budgeting and financing of Primary Healthcare and maternal […] The post UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Not All Mental Health Issues Require Medication, SDF Founder Tells Nigerians

The Country Director, Secure-D-Future International Initiative, Chinaemerem Iwuanyanwu, has said mental health challenges in Nigeria are significant, marked by limited access to services and a lack of social awareness and an inadequacy of mental health professionals. According to research, approximately 25-30% of Nigerians experience mental illness, but less than 10% have access to professional care. […]

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2 w. ago PSHAN Banks On AI, Creative Energy To Transform Nigeria’s Health Sector

The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) has set its sights on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the creative industry as a move to reimagine the Nigerian healthcare system. Recall the Nigerian health sector faces a multitude of challenges that hinder effective service delivery and equitable access to care. Chief among these are inadequate funding, […]

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2 w. ago Africa CDC empowers 30 young professionals to tackle public health challenges

Tribune Online Africa CDC empowers 30 young professionals to tackle public health challenges Africa CDC has empowered no fewer than 30 young health professionals across the continent to identify and address public health challenges in their communities. Africa CDC empowers 30 young professionals to tackle public health challenges Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Wike Raises Alarm Over State Of FCT Security, Health Sectors

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has warned that security and health challenges facing the nation’s capital require urgent national intervention. Wike, while speaking during the budget defence before the Senate on Wednesday, emphasised that the FCT’s role as seat of government and host to diplomatic missions demands coordinated security approach. […]

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last month I don’t have cancer – Mercy Johnson debunks health challenge rumours

By Seyi Babalola Mercy Johnson-Okojie, a Nollywood actress, has addressed concerns about her health after a video of her expressing a cancer fear recently went viral. In a footage from her Mercy’s Menu TV show, the actress discussed her health issues and unexpected weight loss with her colleague, Joke Silva, disclosing that she had a […] The post I don’t have cancer – Mercy Johnson debunks health challenge rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month ‘I Don’t Have Cancer’, Actress Mercy Johnson Debunks Health Challenge Rumours

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has dismissed rumours suggesting she was battling cancer, following recent speculation triggered by her noticeable weight loss. The rumours began circulating after a resurfaced clip from her cooking show ‘Mercy’s Menu’ in which she spoke about a past health scare involving her thyroid. In the video, the actress shared that […]

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