This paper traces the historical evolution of PHC, describes the basic the organisational structure of the programme and critically assesses the achievement of the programme in Nigeria. It argues that, nurses, because of their sheer number and skills, can make useful contributions to the development...
Today,getting well soonis a big prayer because healthcare in Nigeria now faces numerous challenges: congested hospitals, high expenses, a shortage of skilled professionals, and long waits for appointments. As a result, treatment is financially out of reach for many, with over 60% of Nigerians ...
The pattern in regard to services is of skyrocketing cost, fragmentation and duplication, rapid advances in medical knowledge with the consequent changing nature of major health problems, changing relationship of environment and health, poor delivery of health care in both urban and rural areas, chang...
In the healthcare industry, as in many other sectors, HR provides key input that influences organizational strategy and decision-making, helping providers solve problems more intentionally. For instance, instead of rushing to fix staffing shortages by hiring externally, HR might recommend changes to ...
Poverty is a household name in developing countries such as Nigeria and has been recognized as a major problem inhibiting economic growth and development. As such, this study examined poverty, household characteristics and child health care in Nigeria with the aim of finding out how poverty affects...
There is a wide range of actions an individual could take when sick or injured such as self-care, consulting a traditional healer, or seeking treatment from a private or public health care facility. The specific action taken is influenced by individual c
A substantial part of the resources of these countries are now being set aside for the implementation of the health care programmes so as to meet the health aspirations of their people. It is our belief that the health programmes of these countries are laudable and if properly implemented they...
The study investigated the magnitude of social inequities in access to subsidised healthcare services among people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Nigeria. Structured interviews were conducted with 1 056 PLWHA selected from 60 community based support groups in 12 local government areas across 3...
as healthcare organizations, payers, and tech startups begin to converge, industry CHROs will be responsible for recruiting and developing new kinds of talent and expertise. And like CHROs in other industries, those in healthcare need to use data analysis to inform every aspect of what they ...
The literature review reveals the interconnectedness between local government and the sustenance of primary health care in Nigeria. The study traced the historical antecedent of health service delivery from the colonial era to the present day. It identifies the major contradictions in the management of...