Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHAN
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At a glance
- The Adopt-a-Primary Healthcare Facility Project (APHFP) has provided healthcare services to nearly one million Nigerians.
- The project, supported by the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), revitalized primary healthcare centers.
- This initiative highlights the impact of private sector involvement in improving healthcare access and quality in Nigeria.
Nearly one million Nigerians have received healthcare services through the Adopt-a-Primary Healthcare Facility Project (APHFP) over the past three years. This significant milestone underscores the impact of revitalizing primary healthcare centers and expanding access to quality care across the nation.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), has focused on transforming underutilized or dilapidated primary healthcare facilities into functional centers. By engaging the private sector, the project aims to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery and ensure that more Nigerians can access essential medical services.
PSHAN's Director, speaking on the project's impact, emphasized the crucial role of such collaborations in achieving broader health outcomes. The success of the APHFP demonstrates the potential of public-private partnerships to strengthen Nigeria's healthcare infrastructure and improve the well-being of its citizens.
The Adopt-a-Primary Healthcare Facility Project (APHFP) has provided healthcare services to nearly one million Nigerians in the past three years, underscoring the impact of revitalising primary healthcare centres and expanding access to quality care.
Originally published by Vanguard. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.