Patient relatives allegedly bringing generators into a teaching hospital just so patients can get treatment shows just how much rot there is in our healthcare system. How?

This past Sunday, I had the privilege of joining @ARISEtv The Morning Show to discuss the recent uncertainties surrounding foreign aid in Africa's health sector. Upon hearing the news, I felt a wave of concern. Nigeria's healthcare sector is notably underfunded, both by the government and through venture capital investments. In the 2024 Federal Health Budget, the government allocated ₦1.38 trillion to the health sector, representing just 5.03% of the total ₦27.5 trillion budget. This falls significantly short of the 15% benchmark set by the 2001 Abuja Declaration. The most significant impact of reduced foreign aid will be on vulnerable and marginalized populations who depend on it for essential healthcare services, including primary care, maternal health, malaria treatment, HIV, and tuberculosis vaccinations. While foreign aid has its place, it shouldn't be our sole reliance. This situation presents a clear opportunity to invest in our healthcare sector, focusing on areas such as health financing, primary care infrastructure, the healthcare workforce, and medical equipment. During the segment, I also highlighted how @clafiya is working to reduce reliance on foreign aid by addressing the high out-of-pocket costs that often prevent access to health and wellness services. Thank you again to @ARISEtv for this incredible opportunity. We have many exciting developments to share with you this year. Stay tuned 😊.