A new study has shown Osun, Anambra, Ogun, Lagos, and Rivers states have the most sufficient healthcare services in Nigeria.
The study then rated Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, Bauchi and Niger states as the least states when it comes to healthcare services.
The study was published by a health technology company – the WellNewMe, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic had brought to the fore the importance of having a strong health system, as many countries were faced with the challenges on the best way to handle disease that killed around the world at a rapid rate.
In ranking the most efficient states in Nigeria, the researcher used a modified version of the model used by the New York-based Common Wealth Fund, a private foundation whose aims were to promote a high performing healthcare system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, most especially for the vulnerable society, including low-income people, the uninsured, young children, and elderly adults.
“We used 27 indicators that measured performance in four domains important to policymakers, providers, patients, and the public: care process, access, equity, and healthcare outcomes.
“Our data came from a variety of sources, including the National Bureau of Statistics, the Demographic and Health Surveys Programme, the World Health Organisation, Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative and Kingmakers.com.ng. Except where stated, most of the data was from the year 2018.
“The results showed Anambra State has the most efficient health care system in the country, closely followed by Osun, Ogun, Lagos, and Rivers states to make up the top five states.
“The top half of the list was dominated by states from the southern part of the country, with the highest-ranking state from the north, Nasarawa, coming in at the 13th spot,” the study author, Dr. Obi Igbokwe, noted.
