The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has raised concerns over the acute shortage of mental health practitioners in the country, revealing that fewer than 200 psychiatrists are available to address the mental health needs of over 200 million Nigerians. Speaking at the 55th Annual General Conference and Scientific Meeting of the association in Ilorin,...
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Nigeria’s Healthcare Revolution Gains Momentum as NPHCDA Leads Charge for Universal Coverage
In a significant boost to the country’s healthcare system, the Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to universal health coverage, prioritizing primary healthcare and collaborative efforts with stakeholders. At a recent gathering, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, National Assembly, and partner organizations convened to discuss strategies for advancing healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister...
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South Korea’s economy is negatively impacted by having the lowest fertility rate in the world.
South Korea has experienced the fastest fertility decline in recorded human history during the past 60 years. The average number of children a woman has during her reproductive years, or the country’s total fertility rate, was slightly less than six children per woman in 1960. That number was 0.78 in 2022. The only nation in...
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Kwara Government Targets Over 1 Million Children in Statewide Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Kwara State Government has announced preparations for a major polio vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize over one million children across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state. Dr. Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing in Ilorin. Dr. Elelu...
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UITH CMD Warns: Men Can Also Be Affected by Breast Cancer, Urges Screening for Both Genders
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, has called on both men and women to go for breast cancer screenings, revealing that men are also susceptible to the disease. Dasilva made this known in Ilorin during an interview on the sidelines of a ‘Walk for Breast...
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