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"Call for Boosted Funding to Strengthen Nigeria's Health System and Safety"
At the 2025 Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja, stakeholders called for increased funding to enhance Nigerias health system and address critical issues like antimicrobial resistance and womens health.
- During the 2025 Gatefield Health Summit in Abuja, participants emphasized the urgent need for increased funding to strengthen Nigerias health system and improve overall health care delivery.
- Experts highlighted the importance of addressing antimicrobial resistance, which poses a significant threat to health systems across Africa, particularly in Nigeria, impacting life expectancy and disease management.
- The summit focused on chronic disease management and advocated for greater investment in womens health to build resilient health systems and enhance life expectancy in Nigeria.
Why It Matters
Strengthening Nigerias health system is crucial for improving health outcomes and life expectancy, particularly in the face of rising chronic diseases and antimicrobial resistance, which affect both local and regional stability in Africa.