A national budget reflects a government's true priorities and moral agreement with its citizens, but Nigeria's healthcare funding reveals a broken social contract. Despite announcements of record-breaking allocations for the health sector each fiscal year, tracking funds from appropriation to actual cash releases shows a devastating reality. The article argues that the political class's celebratory press statements mask systemic failures in healthcare financing. It highlights the gap between appropriated funds and actual disbursements, indicating a systemic issue.
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