Health is multidimensional and this phenomenon is hinged on its definition as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (WHO, 1948). This definition considers a combination of social, physiological, and mental health outcomes. Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which …
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The involvement of private actors in health care provision has been pivotal, particularly mid-level private providers, who will be the focus of this article. Because of their accessibility, affordability, and capacity to provide secondary care, midlevel providers have been lifesavers in the healthcare system. However, several factors within and outside the healthcare industry stifle their activities and growth, resulting in poor decision-making, poor quality of service, and inadequate patient care.
past 5 years or so, we’ve seen huge investments in multi-specialist and single specialist tertiary level health facilities. We’ve often talked about reversing the trend of medical tourism in the country, and I can see the seeds for that being sown right now.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world and is currently a growing burden. In 2021, the world crossed a sobering new threshold – an estimated 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer, and 10 million died. Lung, prostate, colorectal, stomach and liver cancer are the most common types of cancer …
Suicide is a global public health issue that claims the lives of nearly 800,000 people each year, with one death occurring every 40 seconds. For every suicide death, there are approximately 20 other attempts. While most suicides (79%) occur in low- and middle-income countries with limited resources for identification and management, suicide cuts across every …
The incessant strike actions embarked on by medical doctors in public hospitals are a grave injustice to members of the public and a far cry from the high expectations of the people, a view held by many. Doctors on the other hand believe they need to make profound statements if and when sensitive agreements are …
Introduction It is arguable that the Lagos State Government has always been at the forefront of public health responses in Nigeria especially when it comes to outbreaks and diseases of global importance. How the State and Nigeria responded to the Ebola crisis in 2014 readily comes to mind, the World Health Organization describing it as …
COVID-19 Disease Response: Lessons from Lagos State, Nigeria. Read More »
Infectious diseases ravaging countries around the world have witnessed undeniable shifts in attention in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a corona virus called SARS-Cov-2 and it is reported to be transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks[1],[2].There …
Lassa Fever and COVID-19– Two Deadly Diseases in Nigeria. Read More »
In time past, much attention was placed on physical well-being at the detriment of other components of health, especially mental health. Evidence of the association between mental illness and chronic medical conditions, as well as the impact mental health has on public health is leading to changes. The prevalence and increasing incidences of non-communicable diseases …
