Staying healthy is often described as one of life’s greatest investments. But for millions of people across West Africa, maintaining good health can come at a significant cost. From the price of nutritious food and regular medical check-ups to medicines, health insurance, exercise and preventive care, the financial demands of staying healthy can be difficult to meet. In this edition of WELBODI, Imoh Edet with his guest Kwaku Brobbey, a mental health expert, examines the cost of staying healthy, what individuals and families are spending on their health and what governments and health systems can do to make healthy living and healthcare more affordable and accessible.