Western Africa Regional Study on Health Economics

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Western Africa regional study on Health Economics
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Published: Feb 22, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61081/gshj/1v2i105
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Health economics, Western Africa, Public Health

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Bindhan Das
Managing Director, Octavo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Abstract

Health economics in Western Africa is shaped by systemic, financial, and human resource challenges, compounded by regional efforts to improve health outcomes and policy frameworks. The region faces a dual burden of fragile health systems and economic constraints. Despite projected economic growth of 4.3% by 2025, health infrastructure remains underfunded, access to care is inequitable, and reliance on volatile external aid persists. Only three African nations—Rwanda, Botswana, and Cabo Verde—meet the Abuja Declaration target of allocating 15% of national budgets to health, while most West African countries fall below 10%.

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Das, B. (2026). Western Africa Regional Study on Health Economics. Global South Healthcare Journal, 1(2), 71–75. https://doi.org/10.61081/gshj/1v2i105
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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025
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Viewpoint/Perspective
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