Addressing challenges in Nigeria’s health system using artificial intelligence

The term artificial intelligence (AI) was coined in 1956, but its applications in healthcare began in the mid-20th century. Many countries are integrating AI into their healthcare systems, utilizing it for diagnostics, treatment, and predicting patient outcomes, among other applications. In this article, we used the WHO Health System Building Blocks framework to examine the […]

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Transforming medicine and patient care: current uses of AI in healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming and revolutionizing the healthcare industry through innovative solutions that enhance patient care (early detection, monitoring, supporting clinical decision-making, and reducing diagnostic errors), streamline workflows, and improve clinical outcomes. This article explores the current uses of AI in healthcare systems.

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Men as Providers: How Gender Norms Shape Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices

According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, every infant and child has the right to good nutrition. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that mothers initiate breastfeeding within one hour of birth, practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and introduce nutritionally adequate and safe complementary foods at six months while

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Celebrating Professor Azeez Butali

  InSiGHt Health Consulting is honored to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Professor Azeez Butali, one of our most esteemed collaborators. Professor Butali was recognized by the United States’ President Joe Biden as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Professor Butali’s work exemplifies the innovation and dedication required

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Exploring the characteristics of callers of mental health emergency hotlines in Nigeria: a descriptive study

  The high prevalence of mental health disorders constitutes a serious public health challenge, affecting over 970 million people globally. The burden of mental health disorders in developing countries like Nigeria is significant and multifaceted due to limited resources, traumatic experiences, co-morbidities, socio-economic inequalities, and limited access to timely and effective mental health care services.

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The National Health Act (NHA)

The National Health Act (NHA) The National Health Act (NHA) of Nigeria, enacted in 2014, establishes a legal framework for the regulation, development, and management of Nigeria’s healthcare system. Its primary aim is to ensure access to quality healthcare services for all Nigerians, particularly vulnerable populations, and to strengthen the health system. Key Provisions of

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Enhancing Private Healthcare Effectiveness in Lagos State, Nigeria: An Overview of the Effect of Quality Improvement Initiatives and Implications for Sustainable Healthcare Delivery

The study titled “Enhancing Private Healthcare Effectiveness in Lagos State, Nigeria: An Overview of the Effect of Quality Improvement Initiatives and Implications for Sustainable Healthcare Delivery” examines the impact of donor-funded quality improvement (QI) projects on private healthcare facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria. Background: Lagos State, as Nigeria’s economic hub and most populous region, faces

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Addressing Gaps in Primary Healthcare Delivery and Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria – A Path Forward with InSiGHt Health Consulting

Africa faces significant challenges in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with Nigeria exemplifying the intricate web of systemic and operational gaps in primary healthcare delivery. Despite commendable strides, barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, insufficient workforce capacity, financial constraints, and systemic inefficiencies continue to undermine healthcare access and equity. InSiGHt Health Consulting (IHC) offers innovative and

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