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Health Policy Analysis for Health Taxes: Lessons from Nigeria

Overview This policy analysis appraises the status of Nigeria’s health tax policies, including the political economy of their design and implementation. It explores how taxes on harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages can both curb unhealthy consumption and generate much-needed revenue for public health initiatives. With 41 million... read more →
Aug 21
Aug 08

Technical Brief: Why Strengthening Management Capacities at the Frontline Matters

Background Nigeria has a lower life expectancy (54 years) than other African countries, partly due to the country’s high under-5 mortality rate.[1] The Nigeria health sector is characterized by sub-optimal health indices, with a neonatal mortality rate of 34 deaths per 1,000 live births, infant mortality rate of 69 deaths... read more →
Aug 05

Technical Brief: Financial and Impact Modelling for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria

Background Nigeria, with a total fertility rate (TFR) of 5.3, is projected to reach a population of 379 million by 2050, potentially making it the fourth most populous country globally.[1] The population explosion will likely heighten the country's socio-economic burden if unchecked. To address this, Nigeria is dedicated to broadening... read more →
Aug 04
Aug 04

Technical Brief: Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of the Primary Health Care and Health Insurance Agencies at Sub-National Level

Background Limited access to essential healthcare services remains a barrier to achieving universal health coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. This is evidenced by suboptimal health indices, with a high maternal mortality rate of 1,047 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births[1], infant mortality rate of 63 deaths per 1,000 live births, and... read more →
Aug 04

7th Annual Health Financing Forum: Crashing Maternal and Child Mortality through Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative

The Government of Nigeria is focused on reducing maternal and child mortality through the reorientation and expansion of its primary health care driven by the Nigeria’s Health Sector Investment Renewal Plan. The 7th Annual Health Financing Forum in Washington organized by the World Bank, Global Facility Financing (GFF) and USAID... read more →
Aug 04

Viable Interventions Designed to Optimize Human Resource for Health in Kaduna, Kano and Lagos States

In 2023, DGI Consult conducted a detailed Human Resource for Health (HRH) situational analysis in 10 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)-supported states to understand the gaps in HRH policy, financing and management and their implications for workforce optimization, and ultimately service delivery. The analysis also identified existing promising HRH-optimizing interventions and... read more →
Aug 04