“Every morning before you come to work, you will see somebody who has been seated there watching. Before you dismiss, another person has come […] everybody sat up”, an Officer in Charge (OIC) of a health facility said to the…
Nigerians are accustomed to headlines about government officials, including governors, making unannounced visits to health facilities and finding them often nonfunctional. In one case, the Borno State governor suspended 23 health workers who were absent from their posts. Unfortunately, similar…
“Initially, I was interested in taking my children for vaccination, seeing how my neighbours take their children without any issues and how their children grow well. I also saw how it prevents diseases like measles. But the money that is…
“There is a quarterly task-force committee for PHC services, headed by the Deputy Governor […] The local government chairpersons are fully participating and providing counterpart funding to administer vaccines. All 13 local government areas ensure that all eligible children are…
“People with high blood pressure are many. At times, there will be screams and trembling, and everyone will be running. Some will be shocked and too scared, and some will run so fast that they exceed their capacity. And then,…
By Zoe Hughes Chronic underfunding, weak implementation, and persistent governance challenges in Nigeria’s public health system are the core concerns that have led to the dominance of the private sector. It is estimated that up to 70% of healthcare services…
Recently, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative to eliminate blackouts in health facilities. The initiative aims to integrate health concerns into the Ministry of Power’s strategic agenda. Also, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria formed…
Over half of Nigeria’s urban population lives in slums, commonly called “ghettos”. These areas are home to society’s poorest and are characterised by poor hygiene and crime. It is encouraging to see slums gaining attention in health discussions, with the…
December 2025 This 2025 Nigeria’s Health Sector Roundup by the Health Policy Research Group (HPRG) at the University of Nigeria, offers commendation, hope, and guidance as we head into 2026. We build on the 2023 and 2024 roundups, which emphasised:…
Nigeria is experiencing rapid urbanisation, and its urban population has surpassed 50%, overtaking the rural population. However, more than half of urban residents live in urban slums, where living conditions are very poor and access to essential life-saving services is…
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