Human security in developing regions: Critical perspectives of health security in Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v17i4.5719Keywords:
epidemic, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, health, human security.Abstract
Rising epidemic of communicable and non-communicable diseases, exacerbate the Nigeria health indicators. Low budgetary allocation and lack of policy prioritisation further weakened the health sector adding to spate of preventable and avoidable morbidity and mortality rate in the country. This study explores health insecurity as vital core of human security in Nigeria; securitization of health for policy priority; and the range of health challenges that pose threats to human wellbeing. Explorative method and comparative analysis are adopted to investigate the ‘existential threat’ that health insecurity pose to human lives and livelihood. The paper suggests prioritizing health issues and improving access and quality of services; assuring its availability and accessibility to all Nigerians.
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