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Health regulation: Reducing medical errors in Nigeria

WebA look into medical errors in Nigeria. One Stears Business piece I’ve read many times is called Corruption will not kill Nigeria.In this article, Preston, our CEO, writes about the other problems that plague our country, apart from the usual suspect—corruption.

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A revolution in healthcare can make Nigerians wealthier

WebNigeria must see healthcare as an investment, not a cost. William Beveridge was a British economist and social reformer considered to be one of the grandfathers of the welfare state.. Unlike his socialist contemporaries, Beveridge was an economist who …

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How Nigeria's health sector can reduce misdiagnosis

WebShe confirmed that the main issue with accessing quality healthcare in Nigeria is affordability. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) estimates that a visit to a hospital could cost ₦3,000 (transportation and medication inclusive). That's essentially 10% of …

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The challenge of funding healthcare in Nigeria

WebNigeria’s federal government has set aside ₦427 billion to finance the health sector in 2020, up from ₦365 billion in the previous year. Despite this increase, health spending is barely 4.5% of the government’s budget and significantly below the 15% …

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Why are medical doctors leaving Nigeria

WebIn fact, 40,000 of the 75,000 registered doctors in Nigeria practice abroad. One of them, Dr Olufunmilayo Harvey, who moved from a government hospital in Osogbo, Osun State to Leeds, England, in 2016 tells me that working conditions are so poor that …

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Free markets vs governments: What COVID-19 means for …

WebOne school of thought has argued that free markets work best on their own with little or no government influence. The slogan: markets know better, and governments create distortions. The other camp disagrees. They argue that markets often fail—think …

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What is wrong with Kerosene lamps

WebThis means that families who use kerosene lamps are more at risk of contracting cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure. They are also more vulnerable to getting respiratory illnesses like the flu, asthma, and pleura—especially in children. Black …

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Fear, Anxiety and Stigma

WebPTSD is a mental health condition set off by a traumatic event; it comes with fear, anxiety, and nightmares that can manifest immediately after the experience or after many years. MADD is a condition where the individual suffers from anxiety and …

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Nigeria's maternal healthcare crisis

WebThrough the perspective of prevailing cultural norms in Nigeria, marriage is one of the main sources of validation for a woman. Post-wedding day, the act of giving birth is a key rite of passage.

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Why do 133 million Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty

WebAccording to the report, 133 million Nigerians are deprived of more than one essential survival need (good health, good living standards, basic education, and gainful employment). Two out of three Nigerians lack one or more basic resources for survival, …

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Nigeria’s Skin-Bleaching Epidemic

WebThe deep-rooted nature of Nigeria's skin bleaching culture means that there is a very little chance of completely reversing the practice anytime soon. The open reception of Blac Chyna in Lagos exposed a small fraction of a much bigger problem. However, more …

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Explainer: How The Nigerian Government Is Funded

WebHow is the Nigerian Government funded? Oil revenues account for nearly all government revenue – 69% in 2017. Corporation taxes, VAT, customs, and other levies make up the rest. States are financed in two ways: with the funds they generate through …

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Understanding the costs of polygamy in Nigeria

WebIn Nigeria, regions with a high prevalence of poverty also have the highest polygamy rates. The 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that 42% and 46% of women aged 15-49 in the Northeast and …

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Rethinking Roads in Nigeria

WebRethinking Roads in Nigeria. Nigeria’s road network, the system of roads which connects the entire country, stretches to 193,200km. Of this, barely 28,980km (15%) is paved. Compared to 80% in Malaysia and 13% in Ethiopia. Ethiopia, Nigeria, and …

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Nigeria and P&ID: The story behind the $9.6 billion judgement

WebNov 25, 2019 | Fikayo Akeredolu. In January 2017, an independent London tribunal found that Nigeria was liable for $6.6 billion in damages against Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) after it failed to deliver on terms agreed in a 2010 gas facility …

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