healthcare – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:05:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png healthcare – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Ultimate Health HMO Strengthens Board with Female Directors https://www.theinfostride.com/ultimate-health-hmo-strengthens-board-with-female-directors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ultimate-health-hmo-strengthens-board-with-female-directors/#respond Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:20:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405805 Ultimate Health HMO has reinforced its leadership team by appointing female directors to its board, a move aimed at enhancing diversity and strengthening corporate governance within the organization. The appointments reflect the company’s commitment to gender inclusion and strategic leadership in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. With the healthcare industry evolving rapidly, Ultimate Health HMO believes that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ultimate-health-hmo-strengthens-board-with-female-directors/feed/ 0 Kano Enrolls Goron Dutse Inmates into Basic Healthcare Scheme https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-enrolls-goron-dutse-inmates-into-basic-healthcare-scheme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-enrolls-goron-dutse-inmates-into-basic-healthcare-scheme/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400075 The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has enrolled inmates at the Goron Dutse Custodial Center into the state’s Basic Healthcare Scheme, following approval from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Public Relations Officer of KSCHMA, Aminu Ahmad Turaki. Speaking during a briefing, the agency’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-enrolls-goron-dutse-inmates-into-basic-healthcare-scheme/feed/ 0 Tax Collection In Nigeria Must Improve For Quality Healthcare To Be Delivered – Bill Gates https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-collection-in-nigeria-must-improve-for-quality-healthcare-to-be-delivered-bill-gates/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-collection-in-nigeria-must-improve-for-quality-healthcare-to-be-delivered-bill-gates/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388506 The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has come out to say that tax collection in Nigeria is low. He recently had his say while speaking at an event, and the world has been reacting. According to her, the low tax collection poses a challenge to adequately financing critical sectors such [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-collection-in-nigeria-must-improve-for-quality-healthcare-to-be-delivered-bill-gates/feed/ 0 Oramah Asserts Quality Healthcare System as a Deterrent to “Japa” https://www.theinfostride.com/oramah-asserts-quality-healthcare-system-as-a-deterrent-to-japa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oramah-asserts-quality-healthcare-system-as-a-deterrent-to-japa/#respond Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:25:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371827 In a recent statement, Dr. Benedict Oramah, the President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), emphasized the importance of a quality healthcare system in stemming the phenomenon of “Japa.” The term “Japa” is commonly used in Nigeria to describe the trend of young individuals seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in developed countries. Dr. Oramah’s assertion underscores [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oramah-asserts-quality-healthcare-system-as-a-deterrent-to-japa/feed/ 0 Borno State Plans 3.5% Salary Deduction for Healthcare Scheme https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-plans-3-5-salary-deduction-for-healthcare-scheme/ https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-plans-3-5-salary-deduction-for-healthcare-scheme/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:25:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367685 Borno State has introduced a plan to deduct 3.5% from the salaries of its workers to fund a healthcare scheme. This initiative aims to establish a sustainable mechanism for financing healthcare services and ensuring that state employees have access to essential medical support. While the plan represents a proactive approach to healthcare funding, it may [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-plans-3-5-salary-deduction-for-healthcare-scheme/feed/ 0 Borno State Witnesses Over 115,000 Enrollments in Free Healthcare Program Since 2020 https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-witnesses-over-115000-enrollments-in-free-healthcare-program-since-2020/ https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-witnesses-over-115000-enrollments-in-free-healthcare-program-since-2020/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:40:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367337  The state of Borno has experienced a significant milestone in healthcare access, with more than 115,000 individuals enrolling in a free healthcare program since the initiation of the initiative in 2020. This notable achievement underscores the positive impact of the program on the well-being of the community and reflects a commendable effort to enhance healthcare [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/borno-state-witnesses-over-115000-enrollments-in-free-healthcare-program-since-2020/feed/ 0 Google Bard vs. Other AI Language Models: Pioneering Multimodal Understanding https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/ https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:11:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356049 In the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, Google Bard has emerged as a transformative player, pushing the boundaries of AI language models. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of Google Bard with other prominent AI language models like GPT-3, BERT, and RoBERTa, highlighting the innovative multimodal capabilities that set Google Bard apart. The Rise of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/google-bard-vs-other-ai-language-models-pioneering-multimodal-understanding/feed/ 0 AI in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care and Diagnosis https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-in-healthcare-transforming-patient-care-and-diagnosis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-in-healthcare-transforming-patient-care-and-diagnosis/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:07:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354957 Artificial intelligence (AI) is making remarkable strides in the field of healthcare, ushering in a new era of precision medicine, faster diagnoses, and improved patient care. As AI technologies continue to evolve, they are increasingly becoming indispensable tools for healthcare professionals. One of the most significant contributions of AI in healthcare is its ability to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ai-in-healthcare-transforming-patient-care-and-diagnosis/feed/ 0 The Importance of HealthCare Call Center Services for Providers and Patients https://www.theinfostride.com/the-importance-of-healthcare-call-center-services-for-providers-and-patients/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-importance-of-healthcare-call-center-services-for-providers-and-patients/#respond Tue, 28 Dec 2021 13:49:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315481 While medical treatments continue to be the primary focus of every Healthcare facility in the US, the customer services aspects have gained equal prominence over the past decade or two. There are a number of non-core functions of a medical facility that contribute greatly to the overall patient experience. These non-core functions include (but are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-importance-of-healthcare-call-center-services-for-providers-and-patients/feed/ 0 Primary healthcare system can be enhanced – Experts https://www.theinfostride.com/primary-healthcare-system-can-be-enhanced-by-booster-jabs-experts/ https://www.theinfostride.com/primary-healthcare-system-can-be-enhanced-by-booster-jabs-experts/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:36:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308996 The nine-point agenda by the President Muhammadu Buhari is aimed to propel the country towards reaching universal health coverage when “all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship”. DDr Osagie Ehanire, who is the minister of health, has highlighted the agenda to include implementation of mandatory universal health insurance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/primary-healthcare-system-can-be-enhanced-by-booster-jabs-experts/feed/ 0 Reasons Africa must be independent on healthcare support – AfDB President https://www.theinfostride.com/reasons-africa-must-be-independent-on-healthcare-support-afdb-president/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reasons-africa-must-be-independent-on-healthcare-support-afdb-president/#respond Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:08:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308754 It is paramount for African nations to not depend solely on foreign countries for healthcare support, as the continent cannot outsource its health to other parts of the world. This was disclosed by the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, at the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations. Adesina spoke at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reasons-africa-must-be-independent-on-healthcare-support-afdb-president/feed/ 0 Federal Ministry Of Health Charges Healthcare Providers On COVID-19 https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-ministry-of-health-charges-healthcare-providers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-ministry-of-health-charges-healthcare-providers/#respond Sun, 01 Nov 2020 19:21:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273266 The Federal Ministry of Health, has identified those who are likely to get the severe form of COVID-19. The Ministry stated that, elderly persons with underlying conditions of obesity, hypertension, cancer etc are prone to severe COVID-19. While urging people to adhere to non- pharmaceutical measures to prevent coronavirus, the ministry, gave some health tips. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-ministry-of-health-charges-healthcare-providers/feed/ 0 We Must Tackle Poverty, Poor Healthcare System Collectively – Charles Soludo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-tackle-poverty-poor-healthcare-system-collectively-charles-soludo/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:41:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239072 Ex Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof Charles Soludo has asked for the collective response in enhancing the poor healthcare system and eradicating poverty plus other major challenges in Nigeria. Soludo revealed this at the 26th Annual Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) Development Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, public policies [...]

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]]> Women And Kids In Edo State Will Get The Best Healthcare – Godwin Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/women-and-kids-in-edo-state-will-get-the-best-healthcare-godwin-obaseki/ Mon, 06 May 2019 23:56:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232213 Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has revealed that his government will take advantage of the collaboration with key stakeholders including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to enhance access to the best healthcare for women and kids in the state. He disclosed this during the celebration of the [...]

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]]> 5 Qualities That Come Together to Make a Great Hospital and What to Look For https://www.theinfostride.com/5-qualities-that-come-together-to-make-a-great-hospital-and-what-to-look-for/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:24:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230469 Healthcare organisations are in the midst of a transition period. From regulatory uncertainty, the AI, machine learning, new treatment technologies and a constantly evolving relationship between patient and medical provider, the is no shortage of forces at play shaping the medical industry. With hospitals at the forefront of this change, finding the right hospital and [...]

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]]> Public Healthcare Should Be Looked Into – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/public-healthcare-should-be-looked-into-atiku/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:03:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214445 Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari over his decision to personally fund the medical treatment of a visually-impaired member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Even though Atiku praised the president’s decision to help Ahmed, he said he wouldn’t have had to if he had invested the nation’s health sector instead. Taking to [...]

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]]> My Family Could Not Afford Healthcare In The Village – Ifu Ennada https://www.theinfostride.com/my-family-could-not-afford-healthcare-in-the-village-ifu-ennada/ Sun, 01 Apr 2018 20:39:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204077 Ifu Ennada has revealed how poverty drove her family out of Lagos back to the village. “My name is Iheme Faith Uloma Adanne, popularly known as Ifu Ennada – The Ifu Ennada. As a child, I always had massive dreams, but the challenges I experienced “so many times” were overwhelming that I contemplated suicide several [...]

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]]> Endowment Fund: Governor Ajimobi promises Prudent Management, says Health Insurance a must https://www.theinfostride.com/endowment-fund-governor-ajimobi-promises-prudent-management-says-health-insurance-a-must/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:08:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176568 The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has disclosed that the recently introduced health insurance scheme is compulsory for all residents of the State, assuring that funds realized from the N50bn endowment will be judiciously utilized and well accounted for in line with the administration’s tradition of prudence, transparency and accountability. The Governor said that [...]

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]]> Unified Healthcare System Is Needed In Lagos – Oladapo Shittu https://www.theinfostride.com/unified-healthcare-system-is-needed-in-lagos-oladapo-shittu/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:48:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137430 Prof. Oladapo Shittu, an Obstetrics and Gynaecologist from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, on Tuesday called for a unified healthcare system to improve Nigeria’s health sector. Shittu said this on the sideline of a symposium on the post MDGs: Maternal and Child Health in Nigeria at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos. The [...]

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]]> CloudWave Announces New Partnership with Commvault to Deliver Solutions for MEDITECH and the Healthcare Enterprise [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/cloudwave-announces-new-partnership-with-commvault-to-deliver-solutions-for-meditech-and-the-healthcare-enterprise-press-release/ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 18:38:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/06/cloudwave-announces-new-partnership-with-commvault-to-deliver-solutions-for-meditech-and-the-healthcare-enterprise-press-release/ CloudWave Announces New Partnership with Commvault to Deliver Solutions for MEDITECH and the Healthcare Enterprise Commvault offers backup and recovery software certified for MEDITECH Electronic Health Records with Hewlett Packard Enterprise 3PAR Storage Arrays. Marlborough, MA, June 03, 2016 –(PR.com)– CloudWave today announced a partnership with Commvault, a leader in data protection and information management, [...]

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]]> Centauri Health Solutions Secures Growth Equity Investment from Silversmith Capital Partners [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/centauri-health-solutions-secures-growth-equity-investment-from-silversmith-capital-partners-press-release/ Mon, 16 May 2016 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/05/centauri-health-solutions-secures-growth-equity-investment-from-silversmith-capital-partners-press-release/ Growth Equity Firm Commits $50 Million to Support Rapidly Growing Healthcare Business [PR.com]

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]]> CloudWave Joins the College of Healthcare Information Executives (CHIME) Cooperative Member Services Program [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/cloudwave-joins-the-college-of-healthcare-information-executives-chime-cooperative-member-services-program-press-release/ Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/03/cloudwave-joins-the-college-of-healthcare-information-executives-chime-cooperative-member-services-program-press-release/ CloudWave Joins the College of Healthcare Information Executives (CHIME) Cooperative Member Services Program New program allows CHIME members to benefit from a variety of preferential industry services, packages, and price offerings available exclusively from CHIME Foundation firms. Marlborough, MA, March 29, 2016 –(PR.com)– CloudWave, a provider of IT solutions for healthcare, is pleased to announce [...]

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]]> FG To Build 10,000 Primary Healthcare Centres – Osagie Ehanire https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-build-10000-primary-healthcare-centres-osagie-ehanire/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:18:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118840 The Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said on Thursday in Abeokuta that the Federal Government would build 10,000 functional primary healthcare centres across the country. Ehanire, who disclosed this during his familiarisation visit to the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, said constructing more healthcare centres would reduce pressure on tertiary health institutions. He [...]

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]]> Nigerian President’s Wife Aisha Buhari pledges Improvement in Maternal Healthcare Delivery https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-presidents-wife-aisha-buhari-pledges-improvement-in-maternal-healthcare-delivery/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:07:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100697 Nigerian President’s wife, Hajia Ashia Buhari has declared her intention to champion the course of women and children by improving maternal healthcare delivery in the country. She disclosed this recently at the stakeholders’ meeting of partners within the health sector at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, lamenting the number of women and children, who are dying [...]

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]]> Press Release > M-Files Enterprise Information Management Solution showcased at HETT Expo 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-m-files-enterprise-information-management-solution-showcased-at-hett-expo-2015/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:55:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/press-release-m-files-enterprise-information-management-solution-showcased-at-hett-expo-2015/ Effectively managing, securing and processing healthcare information leads to improved patient care and highest levels of security and compliance M-Files Corporation, a provider of solutions that dramatically improve how enterprises manage documents and other information, is exhibiting at the UK’s largest healthcare technology event, Healthcare Efficiency Through Technology (HETT) at stand H260. The one-day Conference, [...]

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]]> Press Release: BridgeHead Cited in Gartner Guide for Vendor-Neutral Archives (VNAs) as a Representative Vendor https://www.theinfostride.com/press-release-bridgehead-cited-in-gartner-guide-for-vendor-neutral-archives-vnas-as-a-representative-vendor/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:55:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/press-release-bridgehead-cited-in-gartner-guide-for-vendor-neutral-archives-vnas-as-a-representative-vendor/ Report finds the VNA is a critical component of the real-time healthcare system (RTHS) WOBURN, MA & ASHTEAD, UK – September 1st, 2015 – BridgeHead Software, a leader in healthcare data management, today announced that it has been cited as a representative vendor in the “Gartner Market Guide for Vendor-Neutral Archives” by analyst Barry Runyon. [...]

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]]> Boko Haram violence hits healthcare in NE Nigeria: doctors https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-violence-hits-healthcare-in-ne-nigeria-doctors/ Tue, 11 Mar 2014 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=28125 Healthcare services have collapsed in the northern part of Nigeria's Borno state as doctors, nurses and pharmacists flee for their lives from brutal violence unleashed by Islamist Boko Haram militants. Medical professionals say health services in the…

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]]> UPDATE: Novabase Digital TV Technologies GMBH Selects Sigma Designs’ SoC and HTTV’s Open Middleware for First HDMI Stick Form Factor IPTV STB With HBBTV Capabilities https://www.theinfostride.com/update-novabase-digital-tv-technologies-gmbh-selects-sigma-designs-soc-and-httvs-open-middleware-for-first-hdmi-stick-form-factor-iptv-stb-with-hbbtv-capabilities/ Sat, 04 Jan 2014 06:50:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/update-novabase-digital-tv-technologies-gmbh-selects-sigma-designs-soc-and-httvs-open-middleware-for-first-hdmi-stick-form-factor-iptv-stb-with-hbbtv-capabilities/ MILPITAS, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 3, 2014) – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), a leading provider of System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions for home entertainment, connectivity and converging multimedia delivery, today announced that Novabase Digital TV Technologies, GmbH, company owned by Novabase, the Portuguese leader in IT, has selected Sigma Designs’ SMP8674 media processor for its HDMI-Stick IPTV STB. [...]

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]]> Britain announces aid to Central African Republic https://www.theinfostride.com/britain-announces-aid-central-african-republic/ Sat, 30 Nov 2013 20:15:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3021 Britain said Saturday it would provide £10 million ($16.4 million, 1.2 million euro) in aid to the Central African Republic to help tackle the humanitarian crisis in the country. The support package of emergency healthcare, clean water and logistical…

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]]> Several Healthcare and Medical Job Vacancies in Abuja at Hartland Specialist Hospital https://www.theinfostride.com/several-healthcare-and-medical-job-vacancies-in-abuja-at-hartland-specialist-hospital/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:58:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/several-healthcare-and-medical-job-vacancies-in-abuja-at-hartland-specialist-hospital/ Hartland Specialist Hospitals located in Abuja, Nigeria invites application for the following positions. DOCTORS/ MEDICAL STAFFS/ NON–MEDICAL STAFFS • Staff Nurses – Pediatrics Trained • Certified Nurse Midwife • Critical care nursing• A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) • clinical nurse leader (CNL) • Certified Dialysis Nurse • Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) • Certified Nurse [...]

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