Nigeria's Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions

Nigeria's healthcare system is facing alarming challenges, including severe underfunding, inadequate infrastructure, and a significant shortage of healthcare professionals. Currently, only 7% of the population is covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), leaving millions without access to affordable care. In this episode, we discuss potential solutions to enhance healthcare delivery for Nigeria's 200 million citizens. Joining us live is Dr Anthony Aduro, a healthcare practitioner who examines the sufficiency of the 2024 healthcare budget and its impact on infrastructure. He addresses the barriers hindering NHIS enrolment and the need for reforms to achieve universal health coverage. We highlight the importance of retaining healthcare professionals amidst the ongoing brain drain and discuss the role of primary healthcare centres as the first point of contact for most Nigerians. Additionally, we look at the crucial participation of the private sector and the potential for digital health innovations to transform the system.

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