How One Nigerian State Is Taking On Malaria
The withdrawal of USAID funding has significantly disrupted malaria programs in Nigeria, particularly in the Sokoto state. This has led to stockouts of essential commodities like medicines and diagnostic tests, forcing Nigerians to rely on the private sector, which often supplies substandard or counterfeit drugs. Researchers are now exploring ways to build greater resilience in health financing to mitigate the impact of future funding disruptions and are hoping this situation will spur domestic manufacturing of critical medical supplies. AI
