Private sector innovation seen as vital for better healthcare in Nigeria
The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) highlights the importance of technology-driven private sector innovation in improving healthcare quality, affordability, and access. Mrs Njide Ndili, President of HFN, points to recent government actions and increased health insurance enrolment as signs of progress. Mr Olufemi Akingbade and Mrs Irene Nwaukwa also stress the need for collaboration, digital solutions, and shared resources to lower costs and boost standards. The upcoming Healthcare Federation of Nigeria Annual Conference 2026 will focus on leveraging private sector innovation for universal health coverage.
What we know
- Mrs Njide Ndili says private sector innovation, supported by the right policies, is transforming healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
- The Federal Ministry of Health allocated a federal tertiary hospital to private organisations in December last year to improve care quality.
- Health insurance enrolment has grown from about five million to nearly 20 million, but millions remain uninsured, especially in the informal sector.
- Mr Olufemi Akingbade notes that shared equipment and partnerships, including in the power sector, can reduce costs for private hospitals.
- The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria Annual Conference 2026 is scheduled for March 4 to 5, 2026, in Lagos, focusing on private sector innovation for universal health coverage.
