The Adverse Health Effects of Hospitalization – How to Avoid Re-admissions and Preventable Issues
The ability to provide state-of-the-art technological procedures and treatments that improve people’s lives and longevity, is one of the best advances in medicine over the past...
Health Insurance Covers Preventive Care- But What Is Preventive Care?
PREVENTIVE CARE In the year 2001, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established an office in Nigeria. The CDC collaborates with the Federal...
PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM ASTHMA
A professor of medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Gregory Erhabor, who is also President, Asthma and Chest Care Foundation, said that asthma affects about 339...
SUGAR – THE BITTER TRUTH
FROM SWEETS TO DIABETES Excess sugar leads to an increased risk of Type-2 diabetes. That’s because excess glucose levels in the blood cannot be broken...
KIDS DIABETES: SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR
What comes to your mind when you hear the word diabetes? Sugar and adults. Well, you'll be surprised to know that Diabetes is affecting children...
Lifestyle Changes You Must Make To Manage Hypertension
Hypertension or High blood pressure is a very common problem. Its prevalence rate is nearly 45% of the adult population in Nigeria. According to TheGuardian...
Public vs Private Hospitals in Nigeria
Accessibility and affordability of good Hospital have been a challenge for Nigeria for as long as we can remember. The public hospital system has been...
Individual Health Insurance vs Group Health Insurance
Most companies provide you with group health insurance. However, it is always advisable to have an additional health insurance plan. That ensures you have full...
4 REASONS TO BUY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
Ever seen a formula one driver without a helmet at an F1 race? A cricketer walk out to bat without pads? It’s possible but not...
SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT RISING HOSPITALIZATION COST IN NIGERIA
SHOULD YOU IGNORE THE REAL INFLATION It’s just another regular weekday. You get up in the morning, grab a cup of coffee and then head...
Why is choosing health insurance for diabetic people important?
Many people suffer from Diabetes in Nigeria. This is set to double in the next 25 years. Diabetes is a lifestyle disorder that is triggered...
Health Insurance – a Necessity, Not an Option
We are living in a world that has become more aware and vigilant about health and medical services than ever before. Today, not only are...
Prestige Mediclaim Policy
Prestige Assurance Plc, a Subsidiary of the New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Mumbai, India has launched its health insurance products to meet the medical needs...
Health Insurance Card- How Does it Benefit You?
Health insurance has often been one of the first investments that working professionals are encouraged to make. The benefits of health insurance are enormous, and...