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One Million More Midwives: The Smartest Investment for Safer Births in a Shrinking Aid Landscape

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Federal Ministry of Health in Collaboration with USAID funded EpiC Project Hosts a National Dialogue on Medical Oxygen Security

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In response to the critical need for ensuring medical oxygen security in the face of evolving public health challenges, the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded EpiC project implemented by FHI 360 and other partners hosted a landmark National Dialogue on the November 22, 2023, […]

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The Embassy of Spain in Nigeria collaborates with Nigeria Health Watch to Host a seminar on STEM to improve Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria

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Women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare. Their contributions drive innovation, research, and breakthroughs, leading to improved diagnostics, treatments, and technologies resulting in more inclusive and effective healthcare solutions. However, women represent only 34% of the STEM workforce, highlighting the need for increased gender diversity in science, […]

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Breaking Barriers for Better Health: 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa Opens in Lusaka, Zambia

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The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) opened today in Lusaka, Zambia, with African Heads of State, ministers of health, and leading scientists, innovators and researchers attending as speakers and participants. Under the theme Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture, the four-day conference will spotlight cutting-edge research and […]

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How Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals Is Putting The Patient At The Heart Of Healthcare Delivery

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Throughout the years, the healthcare industry has undergone profound transformations, evolving from traditional practices to a more patient-centric approach. This allows the clinical team to work collaboratively rather than working in silos. It also creates better decision making for patient care and strengthens the overall patient experience. This evolution has been driven not only by […]

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dRPC, NAMeD launch Media Challenge on PHC coverage

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The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMeD) and the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) announce a Media challenge for Journalists covering primary healthcare in Nigeria. The award will be announced on Thursday during the 2023 national conference of the Academy to encourage in-depth investigations that address bottlenecks bedevilling the nation’s public healthcare system.  In a statement […]

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