…in Lekki, was established by the Lagos State Government to provide maternal and infant healthcare services, including specialist gynaecological care and emergency services. The facility has attracted patients seeking maternal healthcare because of its facilities and range of services. Tuesday’s incident, however, highl…

…board remained committed to delivering more efficient, responsive and patient-centred healthcare services to residents of the state.

…objective of creating stronger connections between patients in Nigeria and specialised healthcare services available in India. About Fortis Healthcare Fortis Healthcare Limited, an IHH Healthcare group company, is one of India’s leading integrated healthcare providers. Its healthcare network includes hospitals, diagnos…

…of residency training and the ability of the hospital to provide the specialised healthcare services for which it was established,” the association said. The doctors called for the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table, full payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund and settlement of the outstanding s…

…bring medical services closer to residents, particularly in communities where demand for healthcare services continues to increase. In a major boost to enterprise development, the council also approved the establishment of the Ogun State Enterprise Development Agency, with a mandate to coordinate and strengthen support…

…She expressed concern that issues including out-of-school children, malnutrition, poor healthcare services and inadequate access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene continued to affect families. She, therefore, called for non-partisan reporting that would focus on children’s rights, government commitments, public fin…

…in the state to improve access to confidential, respectful and adolescent-responsive healthcare services. The centres, established with support from the Global Fund and implemented by Jhpiego through the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Communicable Diseases Project, are designed to provide adol…

…and disease outbreaks are placing increasing pressure on facilities delivering most healthcare services in the state. The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board last week conducted a three-day strategic planning workshop with support from the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project and the participation of chairmen of Local Go…

…globe, driven by population size, ageing, risk factor exposure, and unequal access to healthcare services. China accounts for approximately one in four cancer cases and one in four cancer deaths worldwide. Meanwhile, Europe, home to 9.2 per cent of the global population, accounts for more than 20 per cent of global can…

…of its headquarters. He added that staff welfare had received attention through improved healthcare services, training and capacity development programmes designed to strengthen the technical expertise of the commission. Shehu said the engagement with the Nigerian Guild of Editors was aimed at improving transparency an…

…August 10, combines specialist surgical training, knowledge transfer and community healthcare services, with more than 400 people already benefiting from free screening, consultations and medications. The initiative also attracted an international faculty of orthopaedic specialists from the United States, United Kingdo…

…kind in Kano State and Northern Nigeria, established to provide comprehensive and free healthcare services for people living with sickle cell disease. According to him, the centre will offer diagnosis, counselling, treatment, follow-up care, patient education, health promotion, specialised disease management, as well a…

…development, cutting across food production, job creation, qualitative education and healthcare services, a good network of roads, among other initiatives that are tailored towards ensuring the prosperity of all in the state.

…Healthcare Centres nationwide remain non-functional, limiting access to essential healthcare services, particularly for residents of rural communities. An analysis of data obtained from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency by The PUNCH revealed that Katsina and Osun states recorded the highest number of…

…that its members are exposed to occupational hazards in the course of delivering healthcare services. The latest approval also comes against the backdrop of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to improve conditions of service in the health sector amid an unprecedented wave of migration of Nigerian health workers.…

…“A motivated workforce is essential to delivering efficient, quality and comprehensive healthcare services to patients.” The CMD assured workers that his management would introduce measures aimed at encouraging them to give their best, noting that regular engagement with staff would foster unity, improve productivity,…

…policies, integrate breastfeeding interventions into antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal healthcare services, and sustain breastfeeding support in humanitarian and fragile settings. “Breastfeeding is vital. By investing in proven solutions, we can give every child the best possible start in life and ensure every mother…

…strengthened the hospital’s capacity to provide uninterrupted and efficient healthcare services. She attributed the achievement to the support of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, whom she commended for prioritising the health sector through increased funding and attention. According to her, the governor’s support…

…healthier food environments, strengthen nutrition education, expand access to preventive healthcare services and support programmes that encourage healthy living among young people.“Hypertension among young people is no longer an emerging concern. It is a public health challenge that demands urgent attention. Every con…

…their legitimate demands. The planned strike is expected to disrupt clinical and other healthcare services at the newly established teaching hospital if no last-minute intervention is made by the management or the relevant government authorities.

…Iliya Yavala, said the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers was designed to provide free healthcare services to underserved communities across the country. Yavala said more than 400 residents had been attended to by Saturday afternoon, expressing confidence that the number of beneficiaries would exceed 600 before the e…

…Eyo said. The union urged its members to remain calm, continue providing quality healthcare services and refrain from actions capable of disrupting peace within the hospital, while reaffirming its commitment to merit, excellence and national unity. Meanwhile, the hospital management also disowned the protesters, descri…

…State Government’s vision of delivering efficient, patient-centred and technology-driven healthcare services. The Chief Medical Director also thanked patients, staff and members of the public for their patience and continued support as the hospital advances its digital transformation programme.

…primary healthcare facilities and improving access to quality maternal and child healthcare services, particularly for women of child-bearing age, pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under the age of five. The Information Officer of the Benue State Primary Health Care Board, Grace Akure, in a statement, stated…

…and other relevant authorities to intervene urgently to avert a prolonged disruption of healthcare services. Adenuga maintained that the strike would continue until concrete steps were taken to address the doctors’ demands. “We will negotiate with them, but something must be done before the strike is called off,” the L…