Wishing this was happening in Nigeria
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It takes courage and leadership to confront some of the huge health challenges confronting us. But health is complex. Its a bit…
The Paediatric ward at LUTH: A simple story of our collective failure
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We have often been critical of some of the health reporting in our mainstream newspapers in Nigeria but this morning I have…
Social networks and health....are we missing a trick?.
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by ndubuisi edeogaDespite all the best efforts of modern medicine, the cost of medical care keeps rising, for those who can afford…
MINISTER OF HEALTH: WHO DOES THE CAP FIT?
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A while ago we invited colleagues that had an informed view on health issues in Nigeria to share this via this blog….
Nigeria health on the web
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Dear Nigerian Health Community, Find below a list of health related websites (in alphabetical order) in Nigeria that we monitor on your…
Remembering Mr President's words
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Its been a difficult 3 years for the health sector in Nigeria – but I guess its been a difficult 3 years…
The "power" of doctors and what we do with it...
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We as doctors, have power, enormous power in the Nigerian context. The power is bestowed on us by difficult entry qualifications into medical schools…
Minister of Health - the flawed debate
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My professional association the Nigerian Medical Association has recently found its voice – it wants a Minister of Health that fits the…
18 Months...
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by ndubuisi edeogaEighteen months. That is the average duration of Health ministers tenures in Africa. This is according to Dr Nigel Crisp…
Business, just not as usual in Cross River State
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What a difference it would make if all the large companies that do business in Nigeria begin to invest in the country’s…