The world health organization has confirmed that the life expectancy rate has increased by 5 years.Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist within and among countries, according to this year’s “World Health Statistics: Monitoring Health for the SDGs.
Nigeria is among the seven countries with the lowest rate with an average of 54.5 years for both men and women.Angola is 52.4,Lesotho is 53.7.
“The world has made great strides in reducing the needless suffering and premature deaths that arise from preventable and treatable diseases,” said Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO. “But the gains have been uneven. Supporting countries to move towards universal health coverage based on strong primary care is the best thing we can do to make sure no-one is left behind.”
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