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Nigeria Urged to Boost Health Budget for UHC

9/10/2025

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Nigeria's healthcare system relies heavily on households for over 70% of health expenditure, contributing to rising poverty levels.
A National Health Financing Policy Dialogue focused on sustainable financing for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Experts called for reduced dependence on donor funding and increased domestic resource mobilization.
The WHO recommended Nigeria allocate at least 20% of its national budget to health.
Local governments need to boost healthcare budgets and explore innovative financing models.

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Story summary

Nigeria's healthcare system relies heavily on households for over 70% of health expenditure, contributing to rising poverty levels.
A National Health Financing Policy Dialogue focused on sustainable financing for Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Experts called for reduced dependence on donor funding and increased domestic resource mobilization.
The WHO recommended Nigeria allocate at least 20% of its national budget to health.
Local governments need to boost healthcare budgets and explore innovative financing models.