Rising healthcare costs push more Nigerians toward herbal remedies, self-medication

Nationaldailyng | 25-06-2026 09:57pm |

Rising healthcare costs and worsening economic conditions are forcing many Nigerians to abandon formal medical care in favour of self-medication, herbal treatments, and unregulated alternative remedies. The trend comes amid persistent inflation, a weakened naira, and sharp increases in the prices of medicines and medical services, leaving many households struggling to afford basic healthcare. Health

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