We provide a network of services, benefits, and resources to empower the healthcare community in Nigeria to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of primary health care delivery. We aim to create healthy communities across Nigeria and make health and wellbeing a priority for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
Welcome Message from the ED/CEO
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. On behalf of the entire Management and staff of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), I would like to welcome you.
At the agency, we are excited and proud of the work that we do. On this site, you will see some of the amazing things we are doing in the Primary Health Care space-around Immunization, reducing maternal and child deaths, strengthening PHC towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving human capital development.
Also, you will find incredible stories of Nigerians Public health servants going above and beyond, every day, to change our health outcome; to ensure basic health services are provided to people in the most remote areas. We are confident that with the passion and dedication of staff, we will bring the much-needed changes. With polio eradication, we are excited about new frontiers. Enjoy your visit and do stay close.
Cheers,
NPHCDA EVENT
Nigeria's Healthcare Revolution Gains Momentum as NPHCDA Leads Charge for Universal Coverage
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to universal health coverage, prioritizing primary healthcare and collaboration with stakeholders to improve healthcare access. At a recent meeting, key figures, including the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, emphasized the need to reduce maternal and child mortality as a core focus of the government’s healthcare agenda.
Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), highlighted progress in revitalizing primary healthcare through increased funding, but stressed that more investment is necessary. He called for stronger partnerships and better financing to achieve quality healthcare for all Nigerians. The NPHCDA’s strategic plan aligns with the government’s priorities of enhancing healthcare services, infrastructure, and community engagement.
The event also featured remarks from Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health, who urged a closer collaboration between health managers and policymakers to address maternal health. Dr. Walter Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, noted that Nigeria faces significant challenges, including inequality, environmental degradation, and crises, which hinder progress toward the 2030 SDG health goals.
Dr. Ipalibo Banigo, Chair of the Health Committee, stressed the importance of improving health financing and insurance as critical components in reducing maternal and child mortality.
The event concluded with a call for sustained collaboration and action to ensure universal health coverage and improved health outcomes across Nigeria.
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Our Mandate
Building a culture of health and wellbeing in Nigeria since 1992
In living up to our goal of “making Nigerians healthy”, we adhere to these 9 mandates without compromise:
Providing support to the National Health Policy for the development of Primary Health Care.
Providing technical support for planning, management and implementation of Primary Health Care.
Mobilizing resources nationally and internationally for the development of Primary Health Care.
Promoting health manpower development needed for Primary Health Care through orientation and continuing education.
Providing support to the Village Health System by training Village Health Workers.
Providing support for monitoring and evaluation of the National Health Policy
Promoting Health System Research by promoting and supporting problem-oriented health system research.
Providing annual reports on the status of Primary Health Care implementation nationwide.
Promoting technical collaboration by stimulating Universities, NGOs and International Agencies.