The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a partnership agreement for the “Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme” (ADHFP). The ceremony, held in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in accelerating access to quality primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe, MD/CEO of PSHAN, emphasized the importance of strategic collaboration with WHO, stating: “This strategic partnership is significant and aligns with the sector-wide approach of the Federal Ministry of Health to healthcare delivery. By bringing together the diverse expertise, resources, and perspectives of the public and private sectors, academia, civil society, and international agencies, we lay the foundation for realizing Universal Health Coverage.”
The ADHFP aims to establish at least one global-standard Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in each of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas, aligning with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) guidelines.
Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Nigeria Representative, added: “Our partnership with PSHAN marks a significant agreement to provide technical support and mobilize resources for implementing targeted interventions in primary care programs and services, facilitated by private-sector involvement. Together, we will establish global-standard primary healthcare centres as models for others to follow.”
The partnership has received support from various stakeholders, including private sector leaders, government officials, and development agencies. The signing ceremony was witnessed by esteemed guests, including Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, and Weert Borner, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Lagos.
This partnership holds great promise in addressing complex healthcare challenges in Nigeria, including high out-of-pocket payments, infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases. By leveraging the strengths and resources of both partners, PSHAN and WHO aim to drive positive change towards improved health outcomes for generations to come.
