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Nigeria Health Financing: States Matter
This paper examines the role of Nigerian states in financing health services. It analyses recent data on state government health spending and compares patterns across states. State governments contribute a substantial share of public health spending, yet per capita spending varies widely across states, and differences in how states prioritize health within their budgets are even more pronounced, shaping access to essential services and raising questions about fiscal policies at both state and federal levels.
Authors: Nigeria Health Commissioners’ Forum and TEKANO Group
Source: TEKANO Group
The Ekiti State Basic Package of Health Services: The Costs
This paper examines the costs of the Ekiti State Basic Package of Health Services under the state’s Equity Health Plan. It analyzes the direct recurrent costs of delivering the package using an activity-based, bottom-up costing approach and explores scenarios for reducing current coverage gaps. The analysis shows that full coverage lies beyond current spending capacity, but identifies fiscally feasible pathways for gradually expanding access to essential services.