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Nigeria launches the National Health Workforce Country …

(3 days ago) WebThe 2018 Nigeria’s Health Workforce Country Profile was therefore updated and validated by the regulatory bodies in August …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/nigeria-launches-national-health-workforce-country-profile-towards-achieving-universal-health

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Health workforce and governance: the crisis in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WebAccording to the 2006 World Health Report, 57 countries were in severe health workforce crises, with 37 of these in sSA—a region with only 3% of global health workforce, despite contributing about a quarter to the global disease burden [ 3 ]. Nigeria, the most populous African country, possibly contributes even more to these crises in the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5427605/

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The health workforce status in the WHO African Region: …

(4 days ago) WebThe projected shortage of health workers in Africa by 2030 is expected to be 6.1 million.5 This gap has not only hampered the provision of essential healthcare services to meet health-related development goals but has also constrained accelerated progress towards universal healthcare coverage.7 9–11 The African Region not only has the lowest

https://gh.bmj.com/content/7/Suppl_1/e008317

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Addressing the issue of a depleting health workforce in …

(3 days ago) WebHealth-care workers have a crucial role in improving health outcomes, and their migration has harmed the quality of health services in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has 25% of global diseases,1 and only 3% of health workers globally, highlighting a severe shortage of skilled professionals to tackle high rates of mortality. The main reasons for …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00720-1/fulltext

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Community health workers experiences and perceptions …

(3 days ago) WebCommunity health extension workers (CHEWs) receive two to three years of “health-related training”, approved by the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria . This includes over …

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0265092

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy amongst healthcare workers: …

(3 days ago) WebAs of 2019, Nigeria had a health worker-to-population ratio of about 3.8 medical doctors per 10 000 population, 15 nursing and midwifery personnel per 10 000 population, and 116 454 Community …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00229-2/fulltext

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The COVID-19 pandemic and health workforce brain …

(3 days ago) WebThe health workforce brain drain in Nigeria is not a new phenomenon, but the current increasing trend is alarming. The worsening of the “push factors” and strengthening of the “pull factors” by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the mass emigration of Nigerian health workers to developed countries.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9724397/

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Coronavirus: How vulnerable are health workers in …

(6 days ago) WebMore health workers have tested positive for coronavirus in Nigeria than in any other country in the continent, except South Africa. But they represent only 6% of all reported cases in the country

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53013413

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Combatting health worker infections in Nigeria - WHO

(3 days ago) WebInfection prevention and control is a key tenet of the response to COVID-19. So far Nigeria has recorded more than 52 000 infections, including in 2175 health workers. In April, just a month into …

https://www.afro.who.int/news/combatting-health-worker-infections-nigeria

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Nigeria IntraHealth

(5 days ago) WebAfrica’s most populous country, Nigeria needs more high-quality health workers to meet the health needs of its 173 million people. The country has 20 nurses, midwives, and doctors for every 10,000 people, less than the …

https://www.intrahealth.org/countries/nigeria

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Scope of health worker migration governance and its …

(4 days ago) WebThe growing trends for skilled health worker (SHW) migration in Nigeria has led to increased concerns about achieving universal health coverage in the country. While a lot is known about drivers of SHW …

https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0000717

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Healthcare in Nigeria - Wikipedia

(1 days ago) WebLife expectancy at birth in Nigeria. Healthcare in Nigeria is a concurrent responsibility of the three tiers of government in the health personnel than most other African countries. However, considering its size and population, there are fewer health workers per unit population than are required to provide effective health services to the

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Nigeria

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Community health workers (per 1,000 people) - Nigeria Data

(4 days ago) WebLow income. Lower middle income. 2011. 0.5. Middle income. Upper middle income. Community health workers (per 1,000 people) - Nigeria from The World Bank: Data.

https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.MED.CMHW.P3?locations=NG

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Health in Nigeria - statistics & facts Statista

(5 days ago) WebFind the most up-to-date statistics and facts on health in Nigeria. Use of condoms and HIV prevalence among sex workers in Nigeria 2020. Use of condoms, HIV prevalence, and ART coverage among

https://www.statista.com/topics/6575/health-in-nigeria/

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Health workers’ shortage in Nigeria, others to hit 6.1m by 2030 – …

(Just Now) WebThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concerns over what it described as chronic shortage of health workers in Nigeria and other African countries, saying it is stifling health systems and undermining access to and provision of health services.. According to a study by WHO titled “The health workforce status in the WHO …

https://businessday.ng/health/article/health-workers-shortage-in-nigeria-others-to-hit-6-1m-by-2030-who-study/

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5 Challenges Facing Health Care Workers in Nigeria as They Tackle …

(Just Now) WebHere are five major challenges facing health care workers in Nigeria amid the COVID-19 pandemic: 1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This is one of the areas where health care workers said they are struggling the most. Masks, gloves, and other protective equipment are not readily available, and even though some doctors are able to …

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/challenges-for-health-care-workers-nigeria-covid/

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Physician emigration from Nigeria and the associated factors: the

(4 days ago) WebAdequate Human Resources for Health is indispensable to achieving Universal Health Coverage and physicians play a leading role. Nigeria with low physician–population ratio, is experiencing massive exodus of physicians. This study investigated emigration intention of physicians, the factors influencing it and discussed …

https://human-resources-health.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12960-022-00788-z

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Scope of health worker migration governance and its impact on

(4 days ago) WebIntroduction. To achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the World Health Organisation has recommended a skilled health worker (SHW) density of 4.45 per 1000 [].As at 2018, Nigeria had a SHW density of 1.83 per 1000 [].The factors contributing to the low density of SHWs include crisis in the educational sector …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10021292/

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Hepatitis B vaccination status among health workers in Nigeria: a

(8 days ago) WebThe majority (83.8%) of healthcare workers in Nigeria knew that they were at an increased risk of being infected by their work. Also, 72.2% knew that if infected, there was a high risk of liver cancer in later life. Many participants (642 [74.9%]) responded that they consistently applied standard precautions, such as hand washing, gloves, and

https://archpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13690-023-01142-y

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Investigating the emigration intention of health care workers: A …

(8 days ago) WebThis study aims to (1) explore the migration intention of health care workers HCWs in Nigeria, (2) explore intramigration experience of HCWs within Nigeria and (3) identify the predictors of migration intention among HCWs in Nigeria. 3.2 Design. The study adopted a cross-sectional online survey in Nigeria. 3.3 Study area, study design and

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/nop2.2170

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Healthcare workers' industrial action in Nigeria: a cross-sectional

(1 days ago) WebThe purpose of this study is to document physicians' views on healthcare worker-initiated strike action in Nigeria and represent a follow-on to a previous study where poor leadership and management were cited as the most common cause of strike action by healthcare workers. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was executed …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30333035/

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Nigerians await yields as Tinubu’s bold health reforms draw $4.8bn

(1 days ago) WebMore than 2,400 health workers, including nurses, doctors, and midwives, have been recruited to provide services to Nigerians, many of whom are women in rural areas delivering essential services,” Pate said. Pate has also kicked off the process to digitize Nigeria’s healthcare system and improve data collection. The government has

https://businessday.ng/news/article/nigerians-await-yields-as-tinubus-bold-health-reforms-draw-4-8bn/

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Nigeria losing experienced health workers to developed countries

(2 days ago) WebBy Lara Adejoro. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, has lamented that developing countries like Nigeria continue to lose their highly trained health

https://punchng.com/nigeria-losing-experienced-health-workers-to-developed-countries-minister-laments/

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Top 10 NGOs In Nigeria Making Real Impact In the Health Sector

(2 days ago) Web4. TY Danjuma Foundation. The TY Danjuma Foundation is a non-governmental organization founded by the former military General and oil tycoon, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma and a part of the top 10 NGOs in Nigeria. The primary mission of this organization is to enhance healthcare services at local primary health centers …

https://hei.org.ng/top-10-ngos-in-nigeria-making-real-impact-in-the-health-sector/

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Stakeholders demand increased investment in health workforce

(7 days ago) Web29th May 2024. From Fred Ezeh, Abuja. Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have called on the Federal Government to increase its investment in health workforce to enhance their performance

https://sunnewsonline.com/stakeholders-demand-increased-investment-in-health-workforce/

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Occupational Hazards among Health Care Workers in Nigeria

(2 days ago) WebThe most common occupational health hazard among clinical health care workers were needle stick injury (40.7%) and infections with hepatitis B and C viruses (13.9%) and among the non-clinical health care workers were stress (32.8%) and back pain (10.3%). Majority of the health care workers who had occupational health hazards reported

https://www.academia.edu/108689476/Occupational_Hazards_among_Health_Care_Workers_in_Nigeria

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Nigeria Losing Health Professionals to Countries That Did Not

(3 days ago) WebThe 77th WHA is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27 May to 1 June. The theme for this year's event is "All for Health, Health for All." Hundreds of Nigerian health workers migrate annually

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/nigeria-losing-health-professionals-to-countries-that-did-not-invest-in-their-education-minister/ar-BB1nfvUh

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Nigerians among 5 largest employees in UK healthcare – NHS

(3 days ago) WebLast year, BusinessDay reported that the United Kingdom granted visas to a total of 18,224 Nigerian health and care workers in one year, according to official data from the British government.. Earlier this year, it was also revealed that a total of 18,143 care workers and home carers left Nigeria to seek employment in the United Kingdom in …

https://businessday.ng/news/article/nigerians-among-5-largest-employees-in-uk-healthcare-nhs/

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Bauchi govt, JHPIEGO partner to promote inclusive healthcare

(Just Now) WebBauchi State Government, on Tuesday, expressed its readiness to collaborate with Johns Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) and other relevant

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/bauchi-govt-jhpiego-partner-to-promote-inclusive-healthcare-service-for-women/ar-BB1nfzbp

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Road crash claims two health workers, child in Edo

(6 days ago) WebMay 29, 2024. By. Enahoro Iyemefokhai. Two health workers in the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency have been killed in a road accident in the state. DAILY POST reports that the

https://dailypost.ng/2024/05/29/road-crash-kills-mother-child-others-in-edo/

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Work Practices and Health Problems of Spray Painters …

(4 days ago) WebThe present study assessed PPE use and work practices and compared work-related health problems of spray painters and controls in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 spray painters and 120 controls (electronic technicians). Data on socio-demographics, work practices, knowledge about

https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/pdf/10.5696/2156-9614-10.28.201208

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Health workforce and governance: the crisis in Nigeria

(3 days ago) WebIndustrial action by healthcare workers in Nigeria in 2013-2015: an inquiry into causes, consequences and control-a cross-sectional descriptive study. Hum Resour Health. 2016;14(1):46. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Alubo O, Hunduh V: Medical dominance and resistance in Nigeria’s health care system.

https://human-resources-health.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12960-017-0205-4

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Expert says economic hardship, poverty inflict mental - Pulse …

(3 days ago) WebThe APN President, therefore, called for swift implementation of Nigeria’s National Mental Health Act, to pave the way for adequate protection of Nigerian's mental health.

https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/expert-says-economic-hardship-poverty-inflict-mental-illness-on-nigerians/etmrxhd

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Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is

(4 days ago) WebThe recent arrests come as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations of critical minerals, curb illegal activity and better benefit from its mineral resources. Full Episode Sunday, May 26

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/nigeria-is-emerging-as-a-critical-mineral-hub-the-government-is-cracking-down-on-illegal-operations

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Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford …

(5 days ago) WebDate: Saturday, 25 May 2024. Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. Periods make them miss school, work, and negatively impact their health, but it does not have to be that way. In Sitamarhi State, Bihar, India, …

https://africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/news/2024/05/period-poverty-why-millions-of-girls-and-women-cannot-afford-their-periods

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PMNCH partners rally in support of WHA maternal, newborn and …

(2 days ago) WebA standing-room crowd gathered in Geneva for the opening PMNCH side event of the 77th World Health Assembly: Galvanizing Political Leadership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, co-hosted by the Government of South Africa. The event focused on the need, opportunities and challenges for accelerating progress toward the maternal and …

https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/27-05-2024-pmnch-partners-rally-in-support-of-wha-maternal-newborn-and-child-health-resolution

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