Economic evaluation of anti-malarial drug policies across presidential regimes in Nigeria: A comparative analysis from 1999 to present

The scientific evaluation demonstrates that while all regimes contributed to progress in malaria control, the degree of cost-effectiveness varied significantly based on policy focus, funding efficiency, and governance structure. Regimes that prioritized evidence-based drug policy and stable financing achieved superior health gains per Naira spent. This underscores the importance of data-driven, economically sustainable policy design to sustain malaria control achievements and improve population health outcomes in Nigeria.