Impact of health care delivery on poverty elevation in Nigeria

Today, Nigeria is plaque by a unique combination of poor health care delivery and high level of poverty. In view of the unfolding reality, coupled with the protracted debate on the issue of health care delivery due to poverty ridden society, this paper draws heavily from theoretical foundations examines the nature and magnitude of poverty in the country as well as the relationship between poverty and health care delivery. To ascertain the implications of the linkages for the design of credible policy measures to tackle poverty which will enable the citizens to access affordable health care source delivery. It was observed that effects of poverty manifest in; low per capita income, low consumption level, poor health services, high death rate and high birth rate. However, for efficient and effective delivery of services, it is necessary to establish an effective collaborative and interdependent strategy between the government and the people to oversee programmes that will bring about poverty elevation and health care delivery in the entire country. Also a gender – sensitive and responsive national health system will be achieved by mainstreaming gender considerations in all health programmes.