Tag: #DigitalHealth
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NIGERI’S DIGITAL HEALTH GAP: PAPER RECORDS STILL DOMINATE WHILE SOME HOSPITALS GO FULLY DIGITAL
Nigeria’s healthcare system is experiencing an uneven shift from paper-based records to digital medical systems across public hospitals. At University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), patients still go through manual processes such as physical file movement, repeated registrations, and delays caused by missing or misplaced records. In contrast,…
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AI MEETS HERBS: TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN NIGERIA GETS DIGITAL BOOST
From village birth attendants to herbal healers—Nigeria’s traditional medicine is stepping into the AI era. A new AI-driven healthcare initiative is set to transform traditional African medicine in Nigeria, bridging the gap between informal care systems and modern technology. Monte-Sereno Health (MSH), in partnership with the Institute of Public Health at Obafemi Awolowo University, has…
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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PRIVATE SECTOR CALLED TO DRIVE INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE FINANCING IN NIGERIA
Financing experts emphasized a stronger role for Nigeria’s private sector in transforming the health system during a recent webinar titled, “Investing in Health in a Limited Fiscal Space,” organized by Nigeria Health Watch with PUNCH Newspapers and Premium Times. Dr. Mories Atoki, CEO of the African Business Coalition for Health, urged seeing health not just…
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WHO SAYS HEALTH PROMOTION IS KEY TO IMPROVING NIGERIA’S HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Kingsley Igwebuike from WHO says health promotion is more than just raising awareness; it’s about empowering people and creating environments that make healthy living easier. This includes tackling social, economic, and political factors that affect health outcomes. He explains that while health education changes individual behavior, health promotion combines education with policies that support…
