Health is wealth and the greatest dividend of democracy. Nigeria is ranked very low globally
in healthcare delivery. From pregnancy through childhood to adult life, the health threats to
the Nigerian life are legion. The country faces the triple jeopardy of persistent high
prevalence of communicable diseases, re-emerging infections, and increasing prevalence
of non-communicable diseases. Yet, there is no commensurate response to these
existential threats.
The annual budget for healthcare delivery has remained abysmally low, in spite of the huge
health challenges. Further, the low allocation even when eventually released is not well
applied. Nigeria is no longer in short supply of legislation and policy instruments to steer the
nation’s health sector to optimal performance. What is lacking is a strong political will at the
highest level of leadership.
An SDP Government shall provide comprehensive, qualitative and affordable healthcare
delivery to Nigerians.
The vision of SDP Government for the sector
A comprehensive healthcare delivery system and coverage supporting high quality of life in a new, credible and stable political order.