The Impact of Health Maintenance Organizations in the Implementation of the Nigeria National Health Insurance Scheme in the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), Nigeria.

Background: The activities of Health maintenance organizations (HMO) are central to the achievement of universal health coverage. This study sought to examine the number of HMOs actively operating in the FCT and to determine whether the HMOs are promoting or inhibiting universal coverage and proffer recommendations for the overall progress of the scheme.

Methodology: A descriptive prospective cross-sectional study design was used and mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods A pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire make was used to collect quantitative data while qualitative data were collected through a review of literature and in-depth interviews to examine the roles of HMOs from stakeholders' points of view.

Molecular docking and anti-ulcerative potential of Cucumis (L. Inodorous) on ibuprofen induced gastric ulceration in male wistar animals.

Background: The use of NSAIDs have caused stomach injury by inhibiting endogenous mucosal prostaglandin production. Cucumis melo is reported to possess antiulcer potential. This study investigates the mechanism underlying the antiulcer potentials of Cucumis melo (CUM).