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Health

20 years after launch, health insurance covers less than 10% of Nigerians

NIGERIA'S health insurance coverage remains below 10 per cent of the country's population, despite a 42.35 per cent increase...
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Health

Nigeria’s cancer care under threat amid shortage of oncology nurses

NURSING professionals have called for improved welfare, increased training opportunities and greater inclusion in health sector decision-making, warning that...
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Health

Ebola: UN expresses confidence in Nigeria’s containment efforts

THE United Nations has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s capacity to contain its newly confirmed Ebola case, pledging support to...
Marcus FATUNMOLE -
Health

Lawyers fault demand for deposits before emergency treatment of patients

SOME Lagos-based lawyers on Saturday warned hospitals and healthcare providers against demanding upfront payments before treating patients in medical...
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Health

World Mental Health Day: NDLEA, expert advocate early intervention to tackle drug abuse

THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and a substance abuse expert have called for early intervention, family support...
Nanji Nandang VENLEY -
Opinion

Medical negligence and accountability crisis in Nigeria’s health sector

By Ado-Aghughu Osabhahiemhen Adolphus Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. When people seek medical attention, they expect safe...
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