IMPACT OF HEALTHCARE DELIVERY ON PRIMARY OUTPUT SECTOR IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examines the impact of healthcare delivery on primary output sector using the ordinary least squares (OLS) with annual secondary data from 1984 to 2022 sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and Index Mundi Database. The co-integration and regression analysis of the variables were used to analyze the data. The result of this study shows that independent variables (life expectancy and mortality rate) have significant impact on the agricultural sector output in Nigeria which means that agricultural output is dependent on healthcare. From this study the government is advised to ensure that specialized free medical care should be provided to large farmers to maintain their ability to continue working in the agricultural industry. This will significantly improve and maintain our large-scale farmers' human capacity.  In addition, to enable technical efficiency in the provision of their services, committees or agencies should be established to regularly monitor and assess performance and track the use of resources, health policies, and changes. Regular monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of health financing policies and initiatives is necessary.