Federal Government of Nigeria partners with Canadian firm Ethnomet to Launch Digital Healthcare Platform ‘NigComHealth’

Federal Government of Nigeria partners with Canadian firm Ethnomet to Launch Digital Healthcare Platform ‘NigComHealth’

 

Centre, James Christoff, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, with Director General  NIMC, Tukur Lawal, the Managing Director NigComSat, Kashifu Inuwa, Director General  NITDA and a host of others at the event

 

 

Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) in partnership with Ethnomet, a Canadian leading firm in healthcare technology recently launched ‘NigComHealth’, a telemedicine platform that will allow millions of Nigerians to have access to quality healthcare. ‘NigComHealth’ will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect country by providing convenient and accessible medical consultations by licensed healthcare professionals anytime, anywhere via mobile app.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami unveiled NigComHealth in Abuja this week. The Minister, who was represented by his Chief of staff, Professor Sahalu Junaidu, said the platform would promote a “more efficient and effective healthcare system that could be accessible to all Nigerians.”

The minister also added that the current situation is worsening, with “each physician attending to more than 5,000 patients. This represents a stark contrast with WHO’s recommendation of 1 doctor to 600 patients. And with 218 million people to cater for, he said that Nigeria requires at least 363,000 additional doctors to meet this target,” which he believes NigComHealth will help achieve.

The new telemedicine platform combines innovative technology with advanced medical tools and pre-vetted licensed healthcare practitioners, enabling virtual medical visits that are secure, efficient, and personalized. The Federal Government and Ethnomet have partnered with indigenous tech implementation company Sawtrax to implement the platform across Nigeria. This will make it possible for Nigerians in any part of the country, including rural and remote areas, to book and attend appointments with qualified and specialized doctors.

‘NigComHealth’ Multi-tenant Virtual Healthcare Service Platform is designed for all hospitals to be able to integrate their healthcare professionals and offer digital health services to the Nigerian population.

The Honourable Minister continued, ‘To bridge the gap, there is urgent need to leverage on the disruptive technology to improve access to healthcare services and quality medical practitioners available within Nigeria and across the globe. Therefore, NigComHealth Platform is a timely solution that could ensure that quality healthcare services are available to all Nigerians, irrespective of their locations.” He further encouraged “stakeholders in the health sector, both public and private to onboard into the initiative.”

Mr. James Christoff, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria said the platform will be a game changer in improving health outcomes especially in underserved and remote areas.

“The technology has been developed with the vision and strategic objective of having over 80 Federal and State-owned Government hospitals coexist on the platform. The platform is also meant to provide digital health services to 1.7 million public sector workers and their families in Nigeria,” he said.

He applauded both the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and the Federal Ministry for Health, for their vision, and unparalleled commitment to the promotion, technology and health innovation in Nigeria.

Engineer Tukur Lawal, the Managing Director of NigComSat Ltd said that the platform will reduce the massive capital flight spent by Nigerians on medical tourism annually.

He opined that the platform will provide Nigerians with the opportunity to access affordable and world-class services from professionals regardless of their geographic location, without the need to travel to urban areas.

Ethnomet CEO, Ms. Garnette Weber, who joined the event virtually, described the digital health solution as a demonstration of the Nigeria Government’s commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to provide quality and accessible healthcare for Nigerians in all regions.

 

Weber said that “Telehealth has proven to be very effective in addressing these healthcare challenges as indicated in the Commonwealth Fund’s International Health Policy Survey of Primary Care Physicians. In 2022, General Practitioners from 10 different countries reported that 52% of encounters would have been clinically appropriate through video interactions with patients.  Telehealth services improve health resource utilization and access to care. ”

Mike Amanyi, Product Director for Ethnomet, presented and demonstrated the technology’s capabilities. In addition to booking and attending appointments with doctors and specialists, the opportunity also exists for community virtual health centers, and integrating health data from smartwatches and other wearable devices. NigComSat and Ethnomet have scheduled training for industry stakeholder leaders in days to come”

Canadian Start-Up Visa Program Offers Path to Permanent Residency for Nigerian Entrepreneurs8

Canadian Start-Up Visa Program Offers Path to Permanent Residency for Nigerian Entrepreneurs8

 

 

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Mobility Options, a global immigration consultancy firm, highlights the benefits of the Canadian Start-Up Visa program for Nigerian entrepreneurs looking for a stable and welcoming environment to build their businesses. With the current political climate in Nigeria causing increased uncertainty for businesses, the program presents a lifeline for entrepreneurs seeking to establish their innovative startups on a stable foundation.

Canada’s economy has experienced one of the fastest recoveries among advanced economies after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s net debt-to-GDP ratio, at 30.5%, is the lowest in the G7 countries. Furthermore, the country has announced plans to significantly increase the number of immigrants entering the country, with a goal of 500,000 arriving each year by 2025 to address a critical labour shortage. To address a major labour shortage, Canada has announced intentions to drastically expand the number of immigrants entering the nation, with a goal of 500,000 arriving each year by 2025.

The Canadian government’s Start-Up Visa Program offers a unique opportunity for talented entrepreneurs from around the world to establish their innovative businesses in Canada. With the current political climate in Nigeria causing increased uncertainty for businesses, the program presents a lifeline for Nigerian entrepreneurs seeking to build their companies on a stable and welcoming foundation.

Only 46 countries currently grant Nigerian citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, as opposed to 188 countries, including the Schengen and EU nations, the United States, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, and Hong Kong, for holders of Canadian passports. The Canadian Start-Up Visa Program allows foreign entrepreneurs to create innovative businesses in Canada and apply for permanent residency. With its leading trade market, the program aims to provide permanent residence to entrepreneurs, active company investors, and expanding businesses that seek to establish a presence in Canada.

The concept was further explained by Tukeni Obasi, Vice President Diaspora, of Mobility Options, who added, “The Canada Start-Up Visa Program allows overseas entrepreneurs to build an innovative firm in Canada and apply for permanent residence”. With its leading trade market, the program aims to provide permanent residence to entrepreneurs, active company investors, and expanding businesses that seek to establish a presence in Canada. Foreign entrepreneurs must submit an innovative, scaling start-up business that has been accepted by one of the following specified organizations: business incubators, angel investors, or venture capitalists, to be granted permanent residence in Canada.
Once approved, the client receives a letter of support, allowing them and their family to apply for permanent residency, She added.

Canadian citizens enjoy a high standard of living in multicultural, easy-going, and vibrant cities. It is an excellent place to do business, with access to the entire North American market. Citizens and permanent residents receive a high-quality education, modern medical care, high social standards, and citizen protection.” notes Mubo Olabode, Vice President, Nigeria.

According to Mobility Options President Ebi Obaro, “Mobility is the largest driving factor for high-net-worth individuals who desire speedy travel processes so they can easily move around for business, holidays, and trade events without filling out laborious visa applications and scheduling appointments at visa offices.
Direct family members are also granted the opportunity to reside here and acquire Canadian citizenship through investment. A second passport is particularly appealing to anyone who wants to travel with few visa requirements and who wants to secure the safety and security of their family because of these two benefits taken together-according to Panebi Oboh, Vice President, Canada, of Mobility Options

For Nigerian entrepreneurs, the Canadian Start-Up Visa Program offers a unique opportunity to build their businesses in a stable and supportive environment. The application process for the Start-Up Visa program is open and straightforward, with a range of support available to help applicants navigate the process. The program is highly competitive, but the rewards for successful applicants are significant, with the opportunity to establish their businesses in Canada and build a bright future for themselves and their families.
To learn more about Mobility Options and its citizenship by investment programs, please visit https://www.moptions.org/

KANYEYACHUKWU TAGBO-OKEKE WOWS CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ART LOVERS AT THE ART VANCOUVER EXHIBITION, CANADA

KANYEYACHUKWU TAGBO-OKEKE WOWS CANADIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ART LOVERS AT THE ART VANCOUVER EXHIBITION, CANADA

 

The 12-year-old Nigerian child prodigy Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo – Okeke recently held his first exhibition at Vancouver Canada at the prestigious Vancouver Convention Centre. Kanye has over time exhibited in many countries of the world and recently, Canada.
 Art Vancouver is one of the biggest art shows in Canada and Kanyeyachukwu made history by being the youngest at the exhibition and one of the few from Africa to showcase his works.
Kanye has over the years put Nigerian in the art world, especially in abstract painting. Kanye art works has been a part of his project in contributing and bringing spotlight to autism and plight of children with autistic challenge.
According to the organisers of Art Vancouver “We were so thrilled to showcase Kanyeyachuku Tagbo-Okeke’s works at Art Vancouver 2022. The young creative artist defies the odds daily as a kid living with Autism, and as a contemporary Abstract Artist Extraordinaire, Kanye defines Autism; it doesn’t define him”.
Founded in 2015 by non-profit Vancouver Visual Art Foundation (VVAF) Art Vancouver was established by an accomplished artist and curator, Lisa Wolfin with a group of dedicated volunteers. They have the vision of being the premier destination and event that bring global awareness to visual arts. Art Vancouver is an international art fair held annually in a world-class location at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, where Kanye Exhibited at Hall A.
On discovering the creativity of Kanye at a young age, the parents Mr and Mrs Tagbo  Okeke  said ” we noticed  Kanye scribble a lot when he was attending  Cradle to Crayon in 2011 but it started manifesting well when he was in pre K at  the American International School Abuja and then attended Oakland International School around 2016 before he was moved to  Aduvie Primary school in 2019. It was in these institutions that various interventions were given to him to help him to focus. He  graduated from Aduvie primary school in July 2022 and started Aduvie secondary school just this September. These schools have made a great impact in his life. This with  Zeebah Foundation and OLG Autism Foundation. They help in his therapy and very instrumental to his creativity.
With his solo booth dedicated to his works, there was a spotlight on one of his paintings known as expression of harmony which highlighted his works and contribution to autism. Kanye has over the years shown how kids with autism can make impact in life and contribute to artwork. With this milestone, Kanye work was used as a cover-page for the Art Vancouver catalogue. This has made Kanye’s work to be a feat being the youngest to have been featured.
Apart from Canada, Kanye over the years has been able to showcase and exhibit his works in various part of the word such as Vienna, Austria, New York, United States, Morocco, and now Canada, with so many awards and recognition from various organisations such as United Nations (UN) and others. Kanye has successfully brought awareness to the challenges of autism in Nigeria.  Many of the proceeds that come from these art works are being donated to Kanyeyachukwu Autism Foundation, a foundation that solely cater for autistic children from care to education and social support.

 

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM AFRICA STUDYING ENGLISH

 

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM AFRICA STUDYING ENGLISH

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM AFRICA STUDYING ENGLISH

 

The quest for qualitative education has been one of the critical things in the mind of every parent and guardian in the country, getting this education from a developed country like Canada is one of the dreams of ever parent. This education equips the child for the international labor and employment space, thereby giving these kids a head-start in life. In line with this narrative, The University of Ottawa, one of the prestigious Universities in Northern American regions recently opened a scholarship program for Nigerian students desirous of studying in Candana.

The University authority said “The University of Ottawa announces a new four-year entrance and excellence scholarship worth up to $100,000 for African students newly admitted to English undergraduate programs in engineering, science or social sciences. This renewable scholarship is offered to citizens of African countries who are newly admitted to one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English by the faculties of Engineering, Science or Social Sciences.”

The University added that “”Depending on their average, eligible students could receive an excellence scholarship worth at least $CAN70,000 or an entrance scholarship worth at least $CAN50,000 over four years. Totaling more than $40.5 million, our undergraduate international scholarship and financial aid program remains among the most generous at any major Canadian university. It rewards not only your pre-university academic achievements but also your achievements every term of full-time study. The scholarship will give African students studying in English access to many programs across three faculties by significantly reducing their tuition.”

The school will be hosting various virtual platforms that will enable Nigerian students to make enquiries an ask question on their qualifications and their eligibility. “To help students throughout the application process, the University of Ottawa will host several virtual information sessions to answer questions and advise prospective students. Eligibility criteria, programs available and conditions are presented on the uOttawa International English Scholarship website,” they university concluded.

The University of Ottawa, often referred to as uOttawa or U of O, is a bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on 42.5 hectares directly to the northeast of Downtown Ottawa across the Rideau Canal in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood.

NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WORTH UP TO $100,000

NIGERIAN STUDENTS TO ENJOY THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WORTH UP TO $100,000

 

 

 

The need to get an education and international exposure has always been on the minds of many Nigerian youths. There have been calls for oversea institutions especially in North America to deepen their scholarship program for international students. In line with this reality, The University of Ottawa, a top-notch university in Canada recently made it known that they opening opportunities for Nigerians to utilize their scholarship worth up to $100,000 for African students.

The University of Ottawa made known that the new four-year entrance and excellence scholarship is worth up to $100,000 for African students newly admitted to English undergraduate programs in engineering, science, or social sciences.

They said that “This renewable scholarship is offered to citizens of African countries who are newly admitted to one of the eligible undergraduate programs offered in English by the faculties of Engineering, Science, or Social Sciences.”

They added that “Depending on their average, eligible students could receive an excellence scholarship worth at least $CAN70,000 or an entrance scholarship worth at least $CAN50,000 over four years. Totaling more than $40.5 million, our undergraduate international scholarship and financial aid program remains among the most generous at any major Canadian university. It rewards not only your pre-university academic achievements but also your achievements every term of full-time study. The scholarship will give African students studying in English access to many programs across three faculties by significantly reducing their tuition. ”

In conclusion, they opined that “To help students throughout the application process, the University of Ottawa will host several virtual information sessions to answer questions and advise prospective students. Eligibility criteria, programs available, and conditions are presented on the uOttawa International English Scholarship website.

The University of Ottawa is an international hub of over 46,800 bright and engaged individuals, including more than 9,300 students from 145 countries. Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, uOttawa offers the highest quality undergraduate and graduate education. The University of Ottawa ranks among the top 150 universities in the world. Ottawa is consistently ranked one of the world’s top 20 cities to live in and one of the best cities for quality of life in Canada.