The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently published a report titled “NBS Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trend” for 2023, revealing concerning statistics about corruption in the healthcare sector.
According to the report, two-thirds of Nigerian doctors, nurses, and midwives demand bribes from patients before providing treatment.
Additionally, 42 percent of these health workers accept bribes to expedite procedures, while 15 percent take bribes to ensure the completion of medical procedures.
It, however, added that 11 per cent were paid bribes as a “sign of appreciation,” which still reflects the purpose of gratification for the healthcare service they received.
“As for doctors, nurses and midwives, 11 per cent of bribes were paid as a sign of appreciation, possibly reflecting gratitude for the care received,” it stated.
The report comes as Nigerians have continued to raise concerns over poor quality health services in the country.
With these concerns, a shortage of health workers continues to plague the health system even as practitioners travel abroad to seek better welfare with the “japa syndrome.”
The NBS report, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), also revealed how Nigerian public officials received nothing less than N721 billion as bribes in 2023.
It further explained that the fund paid in bribes amounted to about 0.35 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Nigerian institutions are widely regarded as being among the most corrupt globally, most especially with a pervasive culture of corruption and impunity hindering effective governance and undermining public trust.
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