Author: VAHT

08 Jan Health associations, AGPMPN, AHAPN urge sector reform and transparency in Nigeria’s health sector.

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The Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of AGPMPN, Dr Tunji Akintade, in an interview with PUNCH newspaper, said a reform of the health sector in Lagos State would address the challenges facing the state's health insurance scheme, which was passed in April last year. He...

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23 Dec Help us renovate a deprived hospital in Ogun State

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As a nonprofit focused on health and financial aid for medical needs, we have seen first-hand the pitfalls of low-quality or inadequate medical supplies. We have visited many hospitals where, due to a combination of demoralised medical staff and a shortage of basic needs (beds,...

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25 Nov Visit A Hospital Medical Outreach in Lagos, 7th and 14th December

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At Visit A Hospital Today, we believe that to truly make a difference, it is important to think of solutions with a community mindset. We have found, however, that this mindset and all that it entails must be cultivated, nurtured and exemplified. This philosophy and our...

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12 Nov Nigerian Government to support priority cancer medicine by 50 percent subsidy

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a program to support cancer patients and possibly reduce the rate of cancer-related deaths in the country under the National Cancer Control program. The program, entitled Chemotherapy Access Treatment Program (CAP), is the result of a two-day planning...

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05 Nov The Federal Government of Nigeria on eradicating open deification in Nigeria

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The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday proposed a private and public sector partnership, to enhance Nigeria's chances at meeting the Sustainable Development Goals targets in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) by 2030. The Minister of Water Resources Suleiman Adamu expressed worry at Nigeria's open defecation...

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15 Oct October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

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Each year, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is observed on October 15 in many countries all around the world. In addition to remembering the miscarriages, stillbirths, and infants that have passed away, it's also an excellent time to raise awareness about miscarriages, the causes...

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19 Sep Nigerian Government Promises To Prioritise Safety of Patients in hospitals

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Nigeria joined the world in commemorating the first World Patient Safety Day on 17th September 2019 themed "Patient Safety: a global health priority". Studies show that in low and middle countries like Nigeria, 1 in 10 patients I medical facilities squire with healthcare-associated infections. Likewise, more than...

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08 Sep Yellow Fever kills 3 in Nigeria, others hospitalised; over 70 cases in the past year.

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At least three people have died following an outbreak of yellow fever in Bauchi State last week. The Executive Chairman of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Rilwanu Mohammed, confirmed this during an interview with Channels TV on Saturday, 7th of September. “In Bauchi State, we have...

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