EVALUATION OF THE COST BURDEN OF HYPERTENSION TREATMENT IN A SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITY IN BENIN CITY: A CASE STUDY OF FAITH MEDIPLEX HOSPITAL

Hypertension is a major public health concern in Nigeria, and the financial demands of its longterm management often limit patients’ ability to sustain effective treatment. The chronic nature of the condition requires ongoing medication, regular clinic visits, and laboratory monitoring— costs that can impose significant financial strain on individuals and households.