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Published 4 May 2021
The impact of the present-day Nigerian economy on the health outcomes of her population is one that can be classified as potentially catastrophic. The so-called Giant of Africa (by population and natural resources) that has produced some of the best brains in healthcare, making waves in other countries, has unfortunately had a healthcare system that has suffered severe neglect. According to the United States Agency for International Development, health indicators in Nigeria are some of the worst in Africa, and with a projected population spurt of over 440 million people by 2050, and rapid development challenges, the entire African continent stands a risk of a threatened socioeconomic enhancement.