Over time, the occurrence of epidemic outbreaks has increased in Nigeria and experts have repeatedly expressed concerns that “we are not prepared for the next epidemics.” This necessitates the need for government to strengthen healthcare financing by investing in epidemic preparedness.
For a country such as Nigeria with deteriorating healthcare system leadership, increase and sustained investments are critical elements in ensuring preparedness against epidemics and pandemics.
This means leveraging funds to increase healthcare budgetary allocation, reinforcing emergency operatio
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