Some public health experts have stressed the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data collection and analysis for disease surveillance and public health in Nigeria.
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Hospitals in Sokoto State are exploring the potential of mobile health (mHealth) services, but many are held back by high costs and limited knowledge of the technology. While some hospitals are familiar with mHealth, which involves using mobile devices like phones and tablets to provide healthcare, others still rely on traditional methods like ambulances and phone consultations.
A former Chairman of the National Committee of Provosts of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Adekunle Okesina, has urged medical practitioners to adopt emerging technologies, particularly local ones, to overcome patient management barriers.
Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani says the launch of key health policy documents and distribution of vehicles for disease control is a significant milestone in the state’s quest for improved healthcare delivery.
A US-based drone technology company, Zipline is joining forces with the Nigerian government to transform healthcare accessibility and equity, through cutting-edge drone delivery solutions.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has announced that his administration will prioritize healthcare and education, allocating 70-80% of the state’s recurrent expenditure to these sectors in 2025.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has voiced concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to introduce new regulations for healthcare facilities across the country.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee tasked with establishing the National Health Facility Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) as part of efforts to improve the country’s healthcare system.
Some health practitioners say Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) require adequate funds, equipment and manpower resources to improve and expand their scope of service delivery.