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There are different types of healthcare facilities in Nigeria. Some are managed by the government and the others by private or joint owners. The two most popular are hospital and clinic and Nursing Home Clinic And Nursing Home Clinics are small health care facilities where minor ailments and diagnosis can be done and thereafter treated. They are meant to handle our patients. Premises where medical care is given on out-patient basis and observation purposes before referral or transfer to a hospital for further management. These establishments are not allowed to run 24 hours service. They can ONLY open for a maximum of 12 hours per day. Read Also:   The Process Of Obtaining Treatment In A Nigerian Government Hospital Nursing home is similar to a clinic but more specifically designed to cater for pregnant women and labour. Premises where maternal and child care services are provided including ante-natal, delivery and post-natal care, with bed care and nursing services. They are allowe...

Hosptal and clinic A friend of mine was fortunate to run his clerkship programme in different hospitals. Along the line, it was observed that one of the hospitals was using the name ‘clinic’ which was bigger than the one with the name hospital. Therefore, this led to curiosity among all.

The majority of Nigerians visit any nearby medical centre when they are not feeling too well. They do not consider the quality of service that is rendered in these centres.

Units In A Hospital The hospital is divided into several units each with various functions. The departments in Nigerian hospitals are similar with big hospitals having most of them.

Hospital ward The hospitals in Nigeria and around the world have different types of wardrooms where in-patients stay for close monitoring of their health.