Artificial intelligence can now detect diseases faster. Genomic technology is making personalised treatment possible. Digital health records are improving patient care across the world.
Yet for millions of Nigerians, access to something as basic as a diagnostic test remains out of reach.
Healthcare experts say the problem is not a lack of medical innovation but a healthcare financing system that leaves most Nigerians paying directly from their pockets whenever they need tests, scans or treatment.
The challenge came into sharp focus at the World Health Expo (WHX) conference in Lagos, where healthcare leaders, researchers and industry executives gathered to discuss how technology is reshaping diagnosis and healthcare delivery.
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The conference, which attracted more than 8,000 healthcare professionals and 500 exhibitors from 40 countries, showcased some of the latest advances in healthcare technology.
However, discussions repeatedly returned to
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