What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis

A new study reveals that Nigeria spends more money on debt repayments than on health and education combined, highlighting the country's struggling healthcare system and the impact of debt on vital infrastructure. One tragic example of this is the death of a doctor whose hospital accommodation's lift fell nine floors due to lack of maintenance. With rising interest rates and devalued currencies, the debt crisis is worsening and causing increased poverty and setbacks in health and education. The report calls for increased lending from global institutions and transparency in the use of borrowed funds.

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