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Research on the Impact of Economic Development on the African Healthcare System and Response Strategies
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Abstract
This article is a study on the impact of economic development on the African healthcare system and response strategies. Africa is one of the regions that require the most attention in the global economy and public health sector. Many African countries are experiencing rapid economic growth, but this growth has not been evenly translated into better healthcare services and health levels. Taking Nigeria as an example, it is a country that has rapidly developed its economy in recent years by relying on the export of its primary industry. However, its health services are extremely scarce, leading to the rampant spread of infectious diseases and the lack of basic medical care for most residents. In response to this phenomenon, this article will conduct a systematic analysis of multiple aspects, such as the economy, politics, education, talent, and international cooperation, and provide reasonable suggestions. Therefore, this study can not only analyze theoretically how economic development affects the African healthcare system but also provide more specific guidance, which has important practical value for African countries in formulating more accurate public health policies and economic development strategies.
Keywords
Economic Development, African Healthcare System, Resource Allocation, Government Policies
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Wu,Y. (2025). Research on the Impact of Economic Development on the African Healthcare System and Response Strategies. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,174,57-65.
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