Digital health, which encompasses the use of information and communication technologies for health, has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery globally especially in Nigeria. With an estimated population of 213 million people and a healthcare system struggling with numerous challenges, the effective implementation of digital health could lead to significant improvements in healthcare access, quality,...
Digital transformation refers to the organization technology in an organization, the people, and processes to fundamentally change business performance. It requires leveraging digital technologies to create new, or modify existing, business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements. Below are strategies and steps for implementing digital transformation in businesses. ...
Cholera is a highly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It spreads primarily through contaminated water and food, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration. In Nigeria, cholera outbreaks are a recurrent public health challenge, often exacerbated by inadequate water supply, poor sanitation, and limited access to healthcare. Preventing the spread of cholera within...
Mining can be traced back to prehistoric times. It involves extraction of materials or minerals of economic importance from the earth. Mining is one of the hazardous occupations known to man. It has been strongly linked to diseases such as silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, cancer, and debilitating injuries from accidents often leading to death....
Business sustainability thrives on efficient use of resources. Safety is the focal point by which these resources can be managed optimally to achieve the desired goals of the organization. Despite international conventions such as International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention and the regulations by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment making it mandatory for businesses...
Air travel remains the safest form of travel known to man. According to the US National Travel Safety Board (NTSB), the odds of being in an air crash tragedy is 1 in 5 million; and that 95.7% of passengers survive plane crashes. A study by the European Transport Safety Council reveals that plane crashes technically...
It’s breast cancer awareness month. As October winds down, it gives us another opportunity to continue conversations about breast cancer and how to take care of ourselves in order to minimise, if not do away with, the chances of being afflicted with the disease. It is no news that breast cancer is the most common...
The recent flood crisis in Nigeria has left many businesses with unprecedented losses. This year’s flooding is reported as the worst since the 2012 incident. Many lives have been lost and a lot of people are being displaced as the flooding worsens. About 332,327 hectares of farmland have been destroyed, thereby exposing Nigerians to serious...
Lead Consultant Ducias (Health & Safety Consultants)
Fires continue to ravage markets in Nigeria. Markets are an integral part of every country as it contributes toward its economic growth. Despite several stakeholders meetings and collaborative action by the government and concerned regulatory bodies, there seems to be no end to this menace in sight. The recent fire outbreak in the popular Balogun...
