Tag: health

“For Education, Health,” Nigeria Eyes Fresh $500m W’Bank Loan

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government is targeting a $500m loan from the World Bank to tackle inadequate human resource issues in the country’s education and healthcare systems. The proposed loan, part of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, is intended to tackle long-standing staffing gaps and enhance the performance management of basic education teachers and primary healthcare workers. According to the “Programme Information Document” for the appraisal stage of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, obtained by Sunday PUNCH on Friday, the…

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Investment Fund For Health: An Approach To Attaining Universal Coverage In Nigeria, By Dr. Noimot Balogun

ADEOLA YUSUF

Health has been agreed at the United Nations General Assembly to be a “precondition for and an outcome and indicator of the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development”. According to WHO, Universal Health Coverage means that “all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, when and where they need them, without financial hardship”. Unfortunately, approximately 75% of Nigerians have to pay out of pocket in order to access healthcare, with less than 5% of its population having any form of health insurance.…

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99% of Niger Residents Without Health Insurance – Govt

Daniel Atori

MINNA: Shocking revelation on Wednesday as the Niger state government disclosed that despite its efforts to provide affordable, accessible and qualitative healthcare, ninety nine percent (99%) of residents in state do not enjoy any form of Health insurance. While making this disclosure at the launch of Niger state Contributory Health Scheme (NGSCHS) and Access to Health Care Service in Minna, the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Makusidi said the scheme will safeguard individuals and families against huge medical bills. In his words, “Niger state is one of the few…

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Why Women Should Avoid Sex 42 Days After Childbirth – Gynecologist

Precious Ibekwe

Having sexual intercourse immediately after childbirth can cause bleeding, infection, painful sex and break down of perineal tear in women, Abosede Lewu consultant obstetrician and gynecologist has said. Platforms Africa reports that Lewu who said this in an interview, added that  sexual activity could commence from 42 days or six weeks after delivery or childbirth, if the woman’s overall well-being is great. READ ALSO: Why We Patronise Beer Parlour After Work Before Going Home – Husbands Nigeria is World highest porn-watching country – Report Sex Outside Marriage Is ‘Not The…

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