Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- In order to achieve Universal Health Coverage, Nigeria must strengthen its health financing systems and build stronger links between research and policymaking.

This was the central message from experts and policymakers at the ongoing National Health Financing Policy Dialogue in Abuja.

The dialogue, which run from 1-4 September brings together health officials, development partners, civil society groups and the private sector to craft new strategies for sustainable health financing in Nigeria.

The four-day event, themed "Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria," is expected to produce commitments to reduce out-of-pocket spending, improve accountability, and strengthen domestic funding for the health sec...