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"The main threat is the long-standing lack of sufficient funding for healthcare systems," Ota Akhigbe writes at the Conversation.
"This funding gap means millions cannot get basic health care, which hurts not only people's health but also economic growth."
But not giving up is not an option, Akhigbe writes.
"As someone who has spent years working in the complex situations that affect African health, leading crowdfunding campaigns that raised significant funding for infrastructure projects and vital health initiatives, I believe there's a way forward: a way filled with new ideas for financing healthcare."
Crowdfunding platforms like GlobalGiving allow Africans to directly invest in their own health infrastructure, Akhigbe writes.
"Imagine a platform where the diaspora and concerned citizens can contribute directly to a specific project, like a new maternity ward for a primary health center (in their village)," Akhigbe writes.
"We can attract investors seeking not only financial returns but also measurable social change," he adds.
"This can be achieved by creating investment opportunities focused on healthcare infrastructure development."
Read Akhigbe's full column here.
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