A public health advocate and development expert, Mr. Dele Fanimo, has disclosed that Nigeria’s primary health care sector is currently undergoing a major transformation aimed at improving accessibility, quality, and efficiency of healthcare delivery across the country.
Speaking during a media briefing in Lagos, Mr. Fanimo highlighted that the Federal Government, in collaboration with state and local authorities, has intensified efforts to upgrade primary health care centres (PHCs), strengthen manpower, and ensure better medical supplies to rural communities.
According to him, “The primary health sector is the foundation of any sustainable healthcare system. What we are seeing now in Nigeria is a significant revamp driven by new policies, digital innovations, and stronger partnerships between the government and development agencies.”
Mr. Fanimo noted that the ongoing reforms include the renovation of over 10,000 PHCs nationwide, recruitment of more qualified health workers, and improved health insurance coverage for vulnerable populations through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
He emphasized that the reforms aim to reduce maternal and child mortality rates, enhance immunization programs, and promote preventive health care in rural communities that have long been underserved.
“The ultimate goal,” he added, “is to ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of location or income, can access quality healthcare services at the primary level.”
He also urged private organizations and non-governmental bodies to partner with government initiatives to ensure sustainability and inclusiveness in the health reform agenda.
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