Nigeria Urged to Take Ownership of Health System Amid Funding Gaps

Health experts, including Professor Adesegun Fatusi, are urging Nigeria to prioritize ownership of its health system due to declining global health funding. They warn that dwindling international aid could worsen healthcare access and quality in developing nations.

Calls for state and local government involvement, strengthening community health insurance, reducing out-of-pocket payments, and enhancing private sector participation were highlighted. Various organizations like CIHP, NACA, and LSACA are advocating for sustainable healthcare solutions at the grassroots level in Abuja and Lagos.