
Lagos recorded N119.51bn in total health expenditure in the first half of 2026, but only N1.82bn went to primary healthcare,
read more Lagos directs just 2% of health spending to primary care
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Lagos recorded N119.51bn in total health expenditure in the first half of 2026, but only N1.82bn went to primary healthcare,
read more Lagos directs just 2% of health spending to primary care
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A recent report by the Climate Impact Lab estimated that Nigeria could record 31,400 additional heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027.
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From reliable health data and community participation to maternal healthcare and epidemic preparedness, experts at the conference examined what Nigeria must do to turn health innovations into measurable improvements.
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