An effective referral system ensures that there is a close relationship among all levels of
health care, and individuals can receive the best possible care. The main purpose of the …

Objectives: As an important element of national security, public health not only functions to
provide adequate and timely medical care but also track, monitor, and control disease …

Background Nigeria is considering adopting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as an official
policy target to ensure access to quality health care services for her population without …

Background The by-pass of the primary level of care to the referral facilities has continued to
raise concerns for the healthcare delivery system. About 60–90% of patients in Nigeria are …

This article explores the pivotal role of medical laboratory services in enhancing the quality
of healthcare in Nigeria. Medical laboratory science is a comprehensive field that involves a …

Background Primary healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa have undergone substantial
development in an effort to expand access to appropriate facilities through a well-functioning …

Background An effective referral system is essential for a high-quality health system that
provides safe surgical care while optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring efficiency. The …

Background There is growing evidence that patients frequently bypass primary health care
(PHC) facilities in favour of higher level hospitals regardless of substantial additional time …

Objective: To examine the medical referral pattern of patients received at the Muhimbili
National Hospital (MNH) in order to inform the process of strengthening the referral system …

Methods A cross-sectional study design was applied at the Dr JS Moroka Hospital, the only
district hospital in the Thaba Nchu health sub-district, Free State, and a referral point for 11 …