The role of Infection control in improving quality and safety in primary healthcare in Nigeria

The primary healthcare system which provides basic clinical and public health to one fifth of the global population has a notable history. The primary care institutions faced substantial challenges in the health care sector, including limited development, inadequate government funding and weakening of the support by public health care providers. This led to surging costs, poor quality, and diminished access to care in primary healthcare. Even...

Why patient safety should be prioritized in hospitals

Do you know that you are at a higher risk of been harmed while receiving healthcare in the hospital? Even though hospitals matter to people and they form a critical part of the community. It’s a place where people go for healing and recovery from illnesses, but it’s considered one of the most unsafe places. According to the world health organization (WHO), 1 in 3 million stand the risk of dying while traveling by airplane. In comparison, 1...