NHIF comes up with new measures to stem misdiagnosisThe national health insurer seeks to curb rising cases of misdiagnosis which some health facilities are accused of. The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has resorted to cover diagnosis in select facilities to ensure treatment follows correct diagnosis. By end of October last year, some 1,131 cases had been lodged at the council most bordering on medical negligence. Subscribe Now »The agreement between NHIF and the hospital has seen a rise in the number of people seeking this service at the hospital. PET Scan is used to detect cancer, heart problems, brain disorders and problems with the central nervous system.

Source: Standard Digital January 26, 2020 08:03 UTC