By Rural Health Mission Nigeria | June 3, 2025 On the heels of severe seasonal flooding, Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State is facing an escalating humanitarian emergency. The disaster has resulted in the confirmed deaths of at least 170 individuals, with over 450 people injured and more than 400 homes destroyed. Over 500 families have been displaced, currently residing in overcrowded and under-resourced internally displaced persons...
When you feel unwell in Nigeria, what do you do? For many people, the answer is simple: walk into the nearest hospital any hospital register, wait to see a doctor, get a prescription, and go home. If your condition is serious, you might even get admitted on the spot. The whole process can take about 2 to 4 hours. No health insurance required. No need to call ahead. Just show up and you’ll be attended to. Now, let’s flip the script. In...
Recently, the Honorable Minister of Health claimed that patients from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada patronize Nigeria for quality healthcare. I recognize that Nigeria has made significant progress in improving secondary and tertiary healthcare services. I am also aware that there are very good private hospitals in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, that provide internationally standardized high-quality tertiary care, including...
