Mr. Sylvester Akpan

Mr. Sylvester Akpan, a public health expert, presented his research on enhancing Nigeria’s health systems at the at prestigious New York Learning Hub. He supports initiatives for improving public health delivery in Nigeria, which faces challenges such as underfunding, outdated infrastructure, and fragmented services.

Nigeria’s public health system has struggled to keep pace with the needs of its rapidly growing population. Overburdened hospitals often face extended patient wait times, high error rates, and administrative bottlenecks that ultimately affect patient outcomes. Against this challenging backdrop, Akpan’s research provides an inspiring blueprint for change. By integrating digital health strategies with robust policy …