NMA proposes PPP to reverse annual $2bn spent on medical tourism
Troubled by the $2 billion annual capital flight Nigerians spend on medical tourism, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, and other partners yesterday in Lagos mapped out strategies, including the adoption of public-private partnerships, to reverse the trend.
Nigeria preventive care gets boost as Hospital unveils advanced procedures
To reduce the high cost of curative therapies, Medic Partners Multi Specialist Hospital last week launched a range of advanced procedures designed to prevent medical challenges from the onset.
US CDC explains investments in Nigeria’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness
The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reiterated its commitment to building Nigeria’s capacity in public health emergency preparedness and response, explaining that the move was to enable Nigerian disease experts to respond effectively as the country continues to experience multiple disease outbreaks.
Zulum advocates healthcare reforms to enhance Nigeria’s development
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has called for the transformation of healthcare in Nigeria as a powerful driver of national development.
Our struggles with ignorance, stigma, poverty — TB survivors
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge in Nigeria, with low awareness and access to treatment contributing to its persistence. Many Nigerians suffer from TB without knowing it, leading to delayed diagnosis and increased transmission.
How payment for health impoverishes 65% of Nigerians yearly – Experts
Experts in the health sector have condemned many Nigerians for their poor attitude towards registering for a health insurance scheme, saying a study has shown that payment for health on a yearly basis is making numerous Nigerians poor.
