Health

Wellahealth Enhances Long-Distance Caregiving For Nigerians Abroad
Health

Wellahealth Enhances Long-Distance Caregiving For Nigerians Abroad

With just 40% of Nigerians having access to high-quality healthcare services, Wellahealth, a prominent healthcare technology company, has initiated a #SendHealthHome campaign to assist Nigerians in the diaspora in providing top-notch healthcare for their loved ones.A large number of Nigerians residing in remote regions lack access to healthcare facilities, resulting in delayed or insufficient treatment. Furthermore, illnesses like diabetes and hypertension impose a considerable burden, impacting over 11 million Nigerians and necessitating regular medication and monitoring.On the other hand, the rising number of Nigerian youths emigrating overseas has led to increased geographical separation from family members. Nigerians living abroad often struggle to find a seamless and trustworthy pl...
The Importance of Establishing a School of Dentistry
Health

The Importance of Establishing a School of Dentistry

 Experts have emphasized the necessity of creating a School of Dentistry at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) to tackle the issues surrounding craniofacial disease management in the nation.These professionals stress the significance of specialized care for individuals with facial deformities, highlighting the need for an institution that can produce more maxillofacial surgeons to effectively handle these conditions.During the opening ceremony of the ‘team 27’ free cleft and facial deformity surgery program held at UniAbuja Teaching Hospital on Tuesday, Dr. Seidu Bello, the executive director of the Cleft & Facial Deformity Foundation (CFDF), made the following statement:He declared, "It is urgently necessary to establish a School of Dentistry at the University of Abuj...