Titled “Closing the Gap: Healthcare Financing for Women in Nigeria,” the report highlights how high out-of-pocket costs, limited insurance coverage, and socio-economic factors continue to prevent women from accessing timely healthcare.

According to the report, over 70% of healthcare expenses in Nigeria are paid out-of-pocket, disproportionately affecting women who often delay care due to financial and social constraints.

“When women can afford to take care of their health early, we don’t just save lives; we strengthen families, communities, and the economy,” said Chialuka Kelechi, MyItura’s Chief of Staff.

Key Insights from the White Paper:

• Preventable conditions often escalate due to delayed care
• Women are more likely to deprioritize their own health
• Affordable, structured healthcare financing can significantly improve outcomes

Introducing a Women’s Health Initiative

As part of its commitment, Myitura is launching affordable women-focused health packages (powered by Mediloan), starting at N58,180, designed to encourage preventive care and early detection.

The package provides access to:

• Fasting/Random Blood Sugar
• Urinalysis
• Electrolytes
• Urea
• Creatinine
• Pap Smear Submitted slides
• HIV I & II Rapid (Qualitative)
• Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Screening (Rapid)
• Hepatitis C Virus Screening (Rapid)
• Abdominopelvic Ultrasound
• Ongoing support via the Myitura platform

Access:

Women can access these packages by downloading the Myitura app, which makes healthcare more accessible and convenient.

Myitura is a health-tech platform focused on improving access to healthcare through financing, technology, and preventive care solutions.