- The Nigerian government said it is working to ensure that young people, especially the unemployed, can access healthcare without paying from their own pockets
- A report by the DEAN Initiative, supported by Irish Aid, revealed that most youths in Nigeria lack health insurance, making healthcare unaffordable for many
- To address this, experts and stakeholders are calling for better health financing policies, increased government funding, and stronger partnerships
Abuja, FCT – The federal government has committed to ensuring that youths across Nigeria are protected from out-of-pocket spending when accessing healthcare services.
Obinna Ebirim, the technical adviser to the minister of youth and development said this at the launch and stakeholders’ dialogue on youth health financing in Abuja, attended by Legit.ng.
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