Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Africa needs “innovative mechanisms” to finance healthcare systems. He makes the call at a high-level roundtable on Innovative Financing Models for Africa’s Healthcare Systems in Lagos on 10 June. The event is organised by Future Perspectives, a group founded by Osinbajo.
Osinbajo and participating stakeholders discuss persistent challenges in funding healthcare across Africa and the impact of limited financing on access to medical care. The discussions focus on exploring alternative approaches and financing models that could help governments and partners mobilise resources for stronger health services.
Both outlets report that the roundtable brings together figures concerned with health policy and financing, with the shared aim of identifying practical ways to expand healthcare coverage and improve sustainability of health systems. The reporting does not indicate any single financing proposal adopted at the meeting, but it highlights the broader push for new mechanisms to address existing funding gaps.
