The study utilizes the multivariate analytical tool to describe the relationship that exists
between health care financing, health facility utilization and health outcome in Nigeria. The …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of health expenditure at
the household level in Nigeria with specific focus on the household and individual unique …

Background: As population and access to information increases, so does the demand for
health services. Unfortunately, many people who genuinely require these services do not …

The recent adoption of the World Health Assembly Resolution 66.12 for neglected tropical
diseases (NTDs) in May 2013 is an important turning point for advocacy regarding a number …

This study investigated the financial burden associated with ill-health among the elderly in
Nigeria. Data were drawn from the 2010 National Living standard survey covering the six …

Low coverage of modern health care, low health service utilization, coupled with low and
volatile income among households makes healthcare financing an important issue in low …

Malaria has been found to be a significant contributor to the poor health problem in Nigeria
and in Africa. It kills people more than any other infectious disease and about 80% of …

Universal Coverage and financial protection are the goals of health systems the world over.
Using data from the Harmonized Nigerian Living Standard Survey HNLSS 2009/2010 to …

The high cost and effect of out of pocket payments for health care on households in
developing countries have led to the use of community-based health insurance (CBHI) as a …

Background: The inadequate programs established to eradicate numerous health problems
in Nigeria have led to little improvement in the health status, especially in southern Nigeria …