Improved funding of the health sector is crucial to epidemic preparedness and response. However, inadequate investment in health in Nigeria.
June 12, 2023 4:25 PMImproved funding of the health sector is crucial to epidemic preparedness and response. However, inadequate investment in healthcare in Nigeria has affected the sector’s response capacity as most primary health centres lack either personnel or infrastructure — or both — to function efficiently.
Terrified by the incident, she cleaned up, hurtled out of the toilet and made her way to Ajuwon primary health centre to see a doctor; but rather than providing her with succour, her anxiety heightened when she was told at the facility that the doctor was not available. “When I got there, I waited for hours because there were a lot of patients on ground, and I finally met with the doctor around past 3 pm. The doctor then asked me to do a scan which revealed I had abnormal uterine bleeding. I really think we lack enough medical practitioners in our public hospitals particularly the PHCs. I wouldn’t know if it is the“When I walked into the doctor’s office that day, I felt for him.
The experiences of Ademola and Rabiu at the facilities are usually not one to remember. Last year, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency
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