Ota Akhigbe
April 8, 2025

For so many women and girls across Nigeria, just trying to get the healthcare they need feels like playing a terrifying game of chance. You never know if you’ll find help that’s there when you need it and works the way it should, and it ends up taking a toll on their health and what they can hope for in life.

“Additionally, societal norms within a patriarchal structure can sometimes limit a woman’s ability to independently make timely decisions about her health and finances.”

Continued: https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/women-and-the-unmet-need-for-healthcare/