Strategies to improve healthcare equity in Africa
“All people, everywhere, irrespective of location or socioeconomic status, deserve the right care, right in their community.” Unfortunately, this is...
- Thursday, December 19, 2024
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“All people, everywhere, irrespective of location or socioeconomic status, deserve the right care, right in their community.” Unfortunately, this is...
Tobacco use is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, over 20 different types or subtypes of cancer,...
The need for self-determination, sustainable home-grown development, and intervention effectiveness among African countries and across the global south has led...
Across the continent, health infrastructure is unevenly distributed, with major gaps in the coverage of rural areas and often of...
Although Africa’s healthcare systems are still largely underdeveloped, the continent can boast of its rich natural resources. It is therefore...
The global drive to boost vaccination coverage has proven to be one of the most profoundly successful endeavours in global...
Nigeria’s and indeed Africa’s health systems are over dependent on international markets. Up to 70% of pharmaceutical products are imported....
Primary healthcare acts as the bedrock for building a vibrant healthcare system that ensures positive health outcomes and health equity....
Lifestyle disease is an umbrella term that refers to ailments primarily caused by the daily habits or unhealthy behaviours of...
Despite recent progress, Africa carries a disproportionate share of the global burden of disease, with rising rates of non-communicable diseases...