Politics and Health Care Delivery in Nigeria

This study examined politics and health care delivery in Nigeria. It concluded that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation and that good public health is often the result of well-articulated plans from public institutions. Government efforts to boost the health system are associated with challenges and prospects in the Nigerian healthcare system. While challenges such as shortage of medical professionals are being addressed, the rate is slow and requires more concerted efforts. Recommendations included creating conducive working environments to reduce emigration of health professionals, improving salaries, allowances and accommodation, enhancing training for nurses and doctors, addressing adulterated and fake drugs, providing facilities and equipment at local government and community levels, and increasing public enlightenment on consulting trained medical practitioners.