Table 1.
Characteristics of study hospitals
| State | State level population24* | City/region | Hospital | Payment required for health care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 9,113,605 | Ikeja | Lagos State University Teaching Hospital | Yes |
| Lagos | General Hospital Lagos | Yes | ||
| Kano | 9,401,288 | Tarauni, Kano | Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital | Yes |
| Kano city | Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital | Yes | ||
| Kano city | Murtala Specialist Hospital | Yes | ||
| Abuja | 1,406,239 | Abuja | The National Hospital, Abuja | Yes |
| Gwagwalada | University of Abuja Teaching Hospital | Yes | ||
| Nyanya District | Nyanya District Hospital | Yes | ||
| Zankli Medical Center | Yes | |||
| Garki | Garki General Hospital | Yes | ||
| Maitama district 5 | Maitama Hospital | Yes | ||
| Keffi | Federal Medical Center Keffi | Yes |
*
Population data based on 2006 census.