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Nigeria: Institute laments increase in Nigerians’ ‘out-of-pocket’ spending on health

Nigeria: Institute laments increase in Nigerians’ ‘out-of-pocket’ spending on health

Africa Links 24 with Kazeem Biriowo
Published on 2024-11-13 20:48:03

The Institute of Medical and Health Law (IMHL) has expressed concern that the increase in out-of-pocket health spending by Nigerians is worsening their economic situations and driving them further into poverty.

The Director-General of IMHL, Prof. Uwakwe Abugu, stated this during a press briefing ahead of the 2024 National Medical and Health Law Conference and the induction of new members.

He noted that the out-of-pocket spending on health by many Nigerians results from poor health…

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