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Health Insurance in Nigeria: All You Need to Know

In Nigeria, there are two main packages which are the Health Management Organization (HMO) and the Out Of Pocket (OOP). The … See more

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Healthcare Sector in Nigeria: A General Overview

WEBCurrently, Nigeria ranks 153rd out of 187 countries on the UN’s Human Development Index, with some of the highest infant, child and maternal mortality rates in the world. One of the major challenges with healthcare delivery in the country is budgetary allocation which has been hovering between 5 to 6% of the country’s annual budget.

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Health Insurance in Nigeria: NHIS and Alternatives

WEBThe Nigerian National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was created by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2005 with the very first community-based scheme launched in Kwara State by Professor Lambo Eyitayo, the then Minister of Health. However, up to five years after the first health insurance scheme was kicked off in …

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Public Health in Nigeria: A General Overview – Nigerian Finder

WEBMalaria. Malaria has been a public health problem for several decades in Nigeria. In 2016, Nigeria had the highest out of fifteen countries who accounted for 80% of global malaria deaths with approximately 51 million cases and 207,000 deaths reported annually. This means that an estimated 30% of the total malaria burden in Africa can be …

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History of Health Services in Nigeria – Nigerian Finder

WEBThe first health care facility in the county was a dispensary which was opened in 1880 by the Church Missionary Society in Obosi, followed by others in Onitsha and Ibadan in 1886. The first hospital in Nigeria was the Sacred Heart Hospital in Abeokuta which was built by the Roman Catholic Mission in 1885. The health facilities were of …

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Major Health Problems in Nigeria & Their Solutions

WEBNigeria is faced with several health problems which include the likes of malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hypertension, diabetes etc. Of these diseases, there are specific ones that rank at the top and these are the three most common diseases in the country namely: HIV/AIDs, tuberculosis and malaria, these diseases affect specially …

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Public Health Courses in Nigeria & Requirements

WEBPublic health is an interdisciplinary field that deals with health care practices in local, regional, national, and global environments. This article covers the different options and specializations available for Public health in Universities, requirements for admission and the Nigerian schools that offer these options.

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Federal Medical Centres in Nigeria: The Full List

WEBThe vision of the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta is to provide quality and timely clinical and other supportive services to patients within its jurisdiction in a milieu of qualitative research and training activities and becomes the first choice of seeking qualitative health care services in Ogun State and environs.

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Universities Offering BSc Health Information Management

WEBThis article provides a list of Nigerian universities that offer Health Information Science. Read on below: Abia State College Of Health Sciences And Management Technology, Aba. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria. Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, School Of Health Information Management, Kano state.

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List of Accredited HMOs in Nigeria – Nigerian Finder

WEBPhillips Health Management Services Ltd. HMO. Pine Wood Medicare HMO. Police Health Maintenance Ltd. (Police HMO) Precious Healthcare Ltd. HMO. Premier Medicaid HMO. Premium Private Health Trust Ltd. HMO. Prepaid Medicare Service HMO. Princeton Health Group HMO. Procare Health Plan Nigeria Ltd. HMO.

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Common Yoruba Herbs, their English Name & Uses

WEBAloe vera (Eti erin) Aloe vera is popular for its health benefits. The Yorubas call it Eti erin The herb is usually about 80 to 100 cm tall. The botanical name is Aloe barbadensis. Some of its uses have been highlighted below: It has anti-inflammatory properties hence it can be used for skin allergies.

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Health Insurance in Nigeria: Challenges & Solutions

WEBBasically, health insurance is a social security system that guarantees the provision of needed health services to persons on the payment of token contributions at regular intervals. The origin of this insurance scheme can be traced to Emperor Otto Von Bismarch of Germany who enacted a mandatory legislation on ‘sickness funds’ for …

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National Health Policy in Nigeria: What Does It Entail

WEBThe new health policy is titled promoting the health of Nigerians to accelerate socio-economic development. This policy is the third in the history of Nigeria. The first was enacted in 1988 and the second was done in 2004. It emphasizes primary healthcare as the bedrock of the national health system. The policy provides financial …

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Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative: All You Need to Know

WEBAccording to My Salary sacle.com. The average salary based on 11 salaries for 10 job titles is N265,000. Administrative and Financial Assistant- N114,000 per month. Data Clerk_ N157,000 per month. Intern- N22,000 per month. Medical Laboratory Scientist- N38,000 per month. Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous …

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List of Accredited Schools of Health Technology in Nigeria

WEBNKST College of Health Technology, Mkar, Gboko, Benue State. Wecare College of Health Technology, Ogun State. Royal Institute of Health Technology, Ogun State. 5 Best Medical Courses to Study in Nigeria. In the mid 70's, the Federal Government of Nigeria gave a directive that all state governments in the country to establish at least …

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List of Medical Courses in Nigerian Universities & Requirements

WEBThis course links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. The scope of pharmacy practice includes more traditional roles such as compounding and dispensing medications, and it also includes more modern services related to health care, including clinical services, …

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Master in Public Health Management (MPH) in Nigeria (James Lind

WEBA Masters in Public Health degree (MPH) opens up the gateway towards a rewarding career in the crucial and enduring field of Public Health. Master’s in Public Health Management (MPH) course is an online taught program conducted by James Lind Institute (JLI) in collaboration with the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, …

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B.Sc. Environmental Health in Nigeria: Possible or Not

WEBIn Nigeria, the National Open University offers a BSc in Environmental Health. Typically, admission is into 200 Level only and candidates must possess a minimum of 5 credits in O’ levels with the compulsory courses required in O’levels being Mathematics, English Language, Biology or Health Science & Chemistry.

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10 Best Rehabilitation Centers in Nigeria – Nigerian Finder

WEBPhysiofit Physiotherapy Clinic. They are located at Plot 4, Block 1, Agric Road, Fagba, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos, Nigeria. Their telephone number is 08033273197. Their former name was Redeemed Physiotherapy Clinic; this was the name it bore in 2000 when it was first established. Its name was however changed in 2010.

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