WHO worried as 6.2m Nigerian children unvaccinated in three years
COVID-19 has decreased child immunisation coverage, increased the prevalence of malaria and tuberculosis, and shortened life expectancy worldwide, experts have said.
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How Nigeria’s state-owned TV stations covered COVID-19
The Nigerian media was critical in educating, raising awareness, and informing the public during the pandemic. People frequently relied on media information during an epidemic lockdown. They were exposed to the message to form opinions about disease risks and take appropriate actions. As a result, it is crucial to examine media coverage during pandemics such as COVID-19.
Tackling malaria in Nigeria: Infections increase by 16%, death rate decreases by 15%
Global efforts to have a malaria-free world led to the setting aside of the 25th of April annually for a global campaign against malaria.
Nigeria: Women expected to live longer than men
The last few years saw an increase in the Life Expectancy of people living in Nigeria. Data from the World Bank showed that in Nigeria, the female gender life expectancy (55.24 years) is higher than their male counterparts (53.45 years).
What is the Minimum Healthcare Requirement for Nigeria’s 200 million People?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), key characteristics of good health service delivery include comprehensiveness, accessibility, quality, and inclusive coverage. It should also be people-centred and well-coordinated. Accountability and efficiency are also important in healthcare delivery.