The fact that there's a lot of problems with the system of Health Care Delivery in Nigeria is not debatable.

The debate, however, would be on the singular most important change that needs to be effected within the system, given the limited resources available, which can bring about improvement.

A statement like  'completely overhauling the system' ,with all due respects, would be a vague response.

I'd like to know what Nairalanders think would be the way forward to improve our system of Health delivery and in the process protect the vulnerable service users.

My thoughts include; empowering agencies to increase the level of regulation of practicing Doctors; setting up a consumer protection outfit to protect the public from 'mercenary' and 'quack'  clinics etc.

My declaration of Interest:
I am a Medical Practitioner of Nigerian extraction. I have worked in both Nigeria and the UK (where i currently practice), but i am also familiar with how the Health sector works in other developed and developing countries. I am exploring realisitic interventions that can be offered at an individual, possibly advocacy level to achieve the greatest impact. I am not interested in setting up yet another hospital to exploit the vulnerable.

Your suggestions are welcome.

Can this thread be active again?

Ask your questions where health professionals can see them. The average Nigerian is relatively uninformed about the way the health sector runs. I strongly believe only those in the system or those having strong interest in it will be able to proffer a solution to the problem because it is multifactorial.