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In 2023, Nigeria’s 36 states spent only 58% of their allocated health budgets, totaling $817.65 million out of an expected $1.35 billion, according to BudgIT’s 2024 State of States report. This funding shortfall highlights critical gaps in healthcare provision, particularly in medical equipment and drug supplies, with nine states failing to invest in essential medical resources. Furthermore, workforce shortages and inadequate infrastructure compound the challenges, as Nigeria’s doctor-to-patient ratio remains critically low with only 4 doctors per 10,000 people. The report also underscores a troubling rise in infectious diseases, with states like Borno and Kaduna facing high rates of malaria and tuberculosis. BudgIT calls for increased healthcare spending and urges states to boost internal revenue to better support healthcare needs amidst ongoing fiscal challenges.
SOURCE: NAIRAMETRICS