Lagos Launches Reforms to Close ₦100bn Healthcare Funding Gap

Lagos State has introduced new healthcare financing, workforce and infrastructure reforms to close a ₦100 billion funding shortfall and become a leading healthcare destination in Africa. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi noted that Lagos currently allocates just 8% of its budget to health, far below the 15% Abuja Declaration benchmark. He said mandatory health insurance and stronger public-private partnerships are now essential as donor support declines and demand rises. An Executive Order signed in July 2024 makes health insurance compulsory for all residents. Over 1.46 million people have enrolled under the Ilera-Eko scheme, though universal coverage remains a longer-term goal. Under the Lagos 2052 Development Plan, the state will expand specialised services to reduce outbound medical tourism and establish a University of Medicine and Health Sciences to boost the healthcare workforce. Residents are urged to use only accredited facilities to guard against substandard practice.

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