“With robotic surgery, we removed two large tumours. She will go home today and return to work tomorrow.”
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An analysis of federal budgets since 2023 shows that while health spending has increased in nominal naira terms, its share of total government expenditure has consistently remained below six per cent, far from the 15 per cent benchmark African leaders agreed to more than two decades ago.
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Mr Shettima said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the continent’s vulnerability when many countries struggled to access vaccines, oxygen and essential medical supplies as wealthier nations prioritised domestic needs.
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Africa’s healthcare sector is facing a familiar challenge: while digital innovations continue to emerge across the continent, few have successfully
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