Mobile
phone is changing how people access health information in Nigeria. Mobile savvy
entrepreneurs and organizations are developing different applications and
services to improve the digital lifestyle of Nigerians while impacting their
health.
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First aid tips to save accident victims
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Study identifies risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria
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Doctors call for Lassa fever treatment centers in south east Nigeria
The South East zonal caucus of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has enjoined the Nigerian government to establish health centres and facilities where Lassa fever patients could be treated and managed
MTN, others partner NHIS on health insurance
Nigeria's major telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria has partnered Salt & Einstein MTS and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to drive the localization of insurance in the country through the mobile platform.
Doctors warn against uncertified mobile health tips
Largest mobile health event in the world underway in Washington, DC
This year's edition of the annual mHealth Summit is currently underway at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, DC Area, USA. In its 5th year, the summit according to organizers delivers
value for stakeholders across the mobile health ecosystem.
"The event
uniquely gathers healthcare and technology leaders in government, the
private sector, industry, academia, providers and not-for-profit
organizations from across the mobile health continuum to advance
collaboration in the use of wireless technology to improve health
outcomes, reduce costs and create a new paradigm in health care delivery
both in the United States and abroad," organizers said.
The focus of this year's edition is the capacity of mobile health to
provide health care at the right time and the right place.
"This channel
is fundamental in transforming the way health is managed and health care
is delivered. It has the potential to save time and energy through
every facet of the health care ecosystem- improving communications and
opportunities for changes in how health and chronic conditions are
managed, and providing better care with better outcomes," organizers said.
It added that "The mHealth Summit, the largest mobile
health event in the world, brings together providers, leaders,
influencers and visionaries in wireless and mobile health technologies
and integration as well as those in different stages of this transition
to discuss hands-on strategies, examine success stories, and explore
challenges and innovations."
This year, organizers said the general program is providing the
broadest and deepest coverage of the ecosystem in the world under one
roof.
A total of 6 keynotes would be delivered, in addition to 100 educational sessions, over 4000 exhibitors, and about 5,500 conference attendees.
There are so a number of exclusive co-located events this year.
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