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,...
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....
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...
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...
