Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, says Nigeria needs to invest more aggressively in the health sector.
In a statement to commemorate the 2024 World Health Day, Obi said health remains critical to human development.
“Our obvious neglect of our health sector, especially the primary health sector has continued to result in so many unpleasant outcomes for the nation,” he said. “We are today, among the countries with the highest infant mortality rates. The current life expectancy in Nigeria is 56 years, obviously among the lowest in the world.“Healthcare in Nigeria is increasingly becoming out of the reach of most Nigerians due to its high cost.
“With the continual decline in our health sector, we need to make more aggressive investments that will improve the lives of the people.
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