Explore our analytic thought pieces on healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria's Mental Health Crisis: A Mind-Boggling Burden on 40 Million Minds
Nigeria is grappling with a staggering mental health crisis, as millions of its citizens suffer from various mental disorders. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that a whopping 20%…
The Cost of Healthcare in Nigeria: How PBMs are Tackling HMOs' Challenges
Despite a population of ~218 million people, there are 68 NHIS-accredited HMOs operating in Nigeria. Only about 16 million people have health insurance coverage, meaning the coverage level…
Emergency Medical Services in Nigeria - First Response No Longer a Last Resort
Injuries and other time-sensitive illnesses such as pregnancy, childbirth-related incidents, stroke, cardiac arrest, sepsis and road traffic accidents are major contributors to premature deaths in low and middle income countries…
Pharmacy Benefit Management in Nigeria - Africa's Pill Pack
McKinsey reports indicate that the Nigerian pharmaceutical market could reach US$3.6 billion by 2026, with several pharmaceutical wholesalers and distributors operating in the market…