Experts outline key priorities for Nigeria’s healthcare sector in 2025. These include funding, corporate investment, and workforce retention.
Dr. Doyin Odunbajo stresses the need for more healthcare funding. He calls for allocating 10% of the national budget to healthcare. However, he believes the amount should be based on actual needs, not just percentages.
Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu points to workforce retention as a major issue. He urges investment in local training and creating incentives to keep medical professionals. He also emphasizes the need for health insurance and support for healthcare workers’ families.
Olowojebutu believes the government must treat healthcare as a basic right. He calls for better infrastructure and performance-driven spending to transform the sector in 2025.Dr. Jonathan Esegine stresses addressing manpower shortages. He urges the government to reduce corruption, improve resource allocation, and expand health insurance.
Dr. Larne Yusuf highlights investment opportunities in hospitals, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals. These investments can improve access to healthcare and public health infrastructure.
Dr. Odunbajo calls for better preparedness for health emergencies. He advocates for investing in early detection, disease surveillance, and emergency infrastructure.
Professor Francis Abayomi Durosinmi-Etti calls for more investment in cancer care. He supports the creation of new treatment centers and international collaborations to increase access to affordable treatments.
Experts see telemedicine and AI-driven diagnostics as key to improving access. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) could help bridge gaps in funding and infrastructure.