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Nigeria· AbujaNigeria urged to increase investment in health sector, falling short of Abuja Declaration
A call has been made for Nigeria to significantly increase its investment in the health sector, as the country currently falls short of the Abuja Declaration target.
Background
The Abuja Declaration, signed by African Union countries in 2001, committed signatories to allocate at least 15% of their annual budgets to improve the health sector. Many African nations, including Nigeria, have consistently struggled to meet this target, impacting public health outcomes.
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Nigeria's Investment in Health Sector
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Nigeria's proposed budget for health is significantly less than the 15% target agreed upon in the Abuja Declaration, highlighting underinvestment.
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