Legislators
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Krachi East constituency, Mr. Nelson Kofi Djabab, has embarked on a significant healthcare project in his constituency. The construction of a modern Accident and Emergency Complex at the Dambai Polytechnic is a collaborative effort between Avmarg Solution and Renes Sanae Foundation. The project aims
Health care industry
The House of Representatives has expressed deep concern over the persistent challenges plaguing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and its associated Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), ordering a thorough investigation aimed at reforming the system and improving access to quality healthcare services across Nigeria. The resolution was made in response
Health care industry
The Kwara State Government flagged off the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) week to provide essential healthcare services to mothers and children, debunk common myths around immunisation, and ensure routine immunisation and community health education. The week-long programme aims to improve the health outcomes of pregnant women and children
Health care industry
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, approved a series of development initiatives and administrative reforms aimed at strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, public service delivery, and pension management across the province. The 34th cabinet meeting held on Friday saw approval for procurement of 50 additional diesel-hybrid buses
Physicians
A new study has shed light on the effectiveness of self-compassion training in reducing physician burnout, a common problem affecting healthcare professionals worldwide. The Spanish Government-funded research, conducted by investigators at the Autonomous University Barcelona (AUB), explored the impact of an online continuing medical education program called Self-Compassion for Healthcare
Health care industry
The global preventive medicine market is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing trend of personalized and predictive healthcare. Advanced healthcare infrastructure and reimbursement programs in North America are fueling early cancer screenings and adult vaccination uptake. The market size is estimated to be valued at USD 439.4 Mn
Physicians
The sixth meeting of the Personal Physician Program Steering Group took place on June 19, 2025, and focused on reviewing the work of the Kainuu and South Savo welfare regions to improve continuity of care. The groups have been actively sharing good practices and achieving positive results. In Kainuu, the
Physicians
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Gov. Dauda Lawal's administration for approving a significant increase in medical doctors' salary in Zamfara state, a move that has made the doctors in the state the highest-paid in Northern Nigeria. The state chairman of the NMA, Ibrahim Hano, praised the
Health care industry
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios globally, with limited evidence on the effectiveness of health systems strengthening interventions in improving maternal health service quality and utilization in fragile settings. Research from Tulane University assessed the impact of a large health systems
Physicians
The healthcare system in Assam has witnessed a profound transformation under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has announced the appointment of 400 new doctors to work at government hospitals in the state. The ambitious healthcare reforms aimed at establishing 29 medical schools by 2030 will produce
Health care industry
Kogi State has made a bold move to improve healthcare delivery in the state by inaugurating a committee for the State Task Force on Primary Health Care Services. The Task Force will play a crucial role in coordinating various primary healthcare activities, including immunisation, maternal and child health, disease prevention
Health care industry
The National Health Service (NHS) has emerged as a notable winner from the government's spending review, with day-to-day expenditure on the health service set to rise by 3 per cent a year above inflation. However, despite the injection of funds, the NHS's long-term sustainability remains a
