Can Nigeria Achieve Universal Health Coverage Amid Economic Challenges?

Published: May 2026

Nigeria’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage faces significant economic challenges including inflation, unemployment, rising healthcare costs, and limited insurance penetration.

Despite these challenges, achieving UHC is still possible through strategic public-private partnerships, healthcare financing reforms, technology adoption, and stronger primary healthcare systems.

The private healthcare sector also has a critical role to play in improving access, quality, and innovation.

Healthcare should not become a luxury accessible only to a few.

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