Healthcare Crisis: Half of Private Hospitals Shut Down Due to Financial Hardship
The president of the Nigerian Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association recently reported that 50% of private hospitals in Nigeria have closed due to economic hardship and increasing operational costs.
Many private healthcare facilities struggle to stay afloat amid rising inflation, high fuel costs, and limited access to essential medical supplies.
This closure trend has increased pressure on public healthcare facilities, which are often already overcrowded and under-resourced.
The association has called on the government to implement policies and provide financial support to help keep private hospitals open, emphasizing that without intervention, the healthcare system may face even more significant challenges in meeting the population’s needs.