Stakeholders Lament Nigeria's Low Health Expenditure at Gatefield Health Summit

At the Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja, stakeholders, including policymakers and global health leaders, lament Nigeria's meager health expenditure of $5 per person yearly. They stress the urgent need for stronger integration, equity, and funding in the healthcare system to bridge the health gap in Africa.

Adewunmi Emoruwa emphasizes the critical role of women in healthcare and calls for increased investment in women's health to boost economic growth. Dr.

Niti Pall advocates for preventive innovations and primary care transformation, while Dr. Ummi Umar highlights the burden of non-communicable diseases.

The summit underscores the importance of reimagining domestic health funding and enhancing healthcare resilience.