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.
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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.
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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.
Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN), has canvassed for the provision of sign language interpreters and visual aids in hospitals for easy access to healthcare.
The European Union (EU) has announced an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance across several West African countries facing severe crises.