Today In Global Health 06-10-2026

<p><br></p><p>In this episode of Today in Global Health, Oluwakayode and Professor Ngwaba examine the growing concern around the leak and unauthorised disclosure of patients’ confidential health information in Nigeria.</p><p>The conversation explores why patient confidentiality is essential to trust between healthcare providers and patients, the consequences of exposing sensitive medical information, and the responsibilities of healthcare institutions and professionals in protecting patient records. Nigeria’s National Health Act recognises the confidentiality of information relating to a patient’s health status, treatment and stay in a health facility, while data-protection rules provide additional safeguards.</p><p></p>