Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra
Anambra has emerged as the state with the most efficient healthcare system in Nigeria, a study revealed on Saturday said.
It was closely followed by Osun, Ogun, Lagos and Rivers States.
The study, conducted by WellNewMe, a top health technology company in Nigeria, showed that the top half of the list is dominated by states from the southern part of the country.
It also said that except where stated, most of the data was from the year 2018.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted the World Health Organisation (WHO), as saying that a well-functioning healthcare system requires a steady financing mechanism, a properly-trained and adequately-paid workforce, well-maintained facilities and access to reliable information to base decisions on.
The study says Nasarawa is the highest-ranking state in healthcare system efficiency from the North, coming in at the 13th spot.
To rank the most efficient states for healthcare in Nigeria, the study used a modified version of the model used by New York-based Common Wealth Fund, a private foundation that aims to promote a high-performing healthcare system that achieves better access, improves quality and greater efficiency, particularly for societys most vulnerable, including low-income people, the uninsured, children and elderly adults.
We used 27 indicators that measure performance in four domains important to policymakers, providers, patients and the public.
They include Care Process, Access, Equity and Health Care Outcomes. Our data come from a variety of sources, including the National Bureau of Statistics, and The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Programme.
The indicators also include the WHO, Oxford Poverty