The health burden of climate change is enormous, and the annual adaptation financing gap for health in LMIC is estimated at USD 11 billion. However, health accounts for less than... read more →
DGI Consult conducted public health expenditure analysis and produced budget briefs in Jigawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Niger, Taraba, Gombe and Bayelsa States with funding from United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).... read more →
In 2020, DGI Consult provided start-up technical support to Gombe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (GoHealth) to provide a sound operational framework for the commencement of full health insurance... read more →
In Nigeria, a staggering 80% of diabetic patients finance their medical bills through personal income or family support, with less than 10% having insurance coverage for essential medications and tests.[1]... read more →
In view of the prevailing situation of internal displacement in Zamfara State caused mainly by insecurity, DGI Consult was engaged by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to support the Zamfara... read more →
Following the Supreme Court’s judgement that granted Local Government Authorities (LGAs) financial autonomy, DGI Consult commissioned research to explore the potential implications of the autonomy on primary health care delivery,... read more →
As part of efforts geared towards repositioning the NHIA and putting Nigeria on the UHC trajectory, the current NHIA leadership has outlined strategic goals focused on expanding coverage, promoting equity,... read more →
Overview This policy brief describes the challenges associated with Human Resources for Health (HRH) optimization and highlights promising policy thrusts and optimization-enabling practices for health workforce towards achieving universal health... read more →
DGI Consult was engaged by the Agency to conduct an outcome assessment of UNICEF intervention in two zero-dose LGAs in Yobe State. Through the support of the United Nations Children’s... read more →
The recent decision by the United States government to cease foreign development aid and assistance is a wake-up call for sustainable and self-reliant financing for health. Based on this, the... read more →
