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National Primary Health Care Development Agency

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is a governmental organization in Nigeria responsible for coordinating all primary healthcare activities in the country. It was established in 1992 to revitalize and strengthen primary healthcare services and programs across Nigeria.

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Key functions and responsibilities of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency include:

  1. Policy Formulation: NPHCDA develops policies, guidelines, and strategies for the implementation of primary healthcare services in Nigeria. These policies are aimed at improving access to essential healthcare services, reducing health disparities, and achieving universal health coverage.
  2. Program Implementation: The agency is responsible for implementing various primary healthcare programs and initiatives, including immunization campaigns, maternal and child health services, family planning programs, disease control interventions, and community health outreach activities.
  3. Capacity Building: NPHCDA provides training, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to healthcare workers, community health workers, and other stakeholders involved in delivering primary healthcare services at the grassroots level.
  4. Monitoring and Evaluation: NPHCDA conducts regular monitoring and evaluation of primary healthcare programs and services to assess their effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and ensure accountability and transparency in the use of resources.
  5. Partnerships and Collaboration: The agency collaborates with national and international partners, including other government agencies, non-governmental organizations, civil society groups, and donor agencies, to mobilize resources, leverage expertise, and strengthen the primary healthcare system in Nigeria.
  6. Research and Innovation: NPHCDA supports research and innovation in primary healthcare delivery, with a focus on identifying best practices, innovative approaches, and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes and address emerging health challenges.

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency plays a pivotal role in advancing primary healthcare in Nigeria, promoting health equity, and contributing to the achievement of national health goals and objectives.

CONTACTS

  • Address: Plot 681 /682 Port Harcourt Crescent, Off Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.
  • Email: info@nphcda.gov.ng
  • +234-909-399-5444, +234-911-211-7897 (whatsApp only)

STATE OFFICES

  • 101 Lamido Cresent, GRA, Lagos 102102, Lagos
  • No 12 Abattoir Road Eastern Bypass F – layout Minna Niger state.
  • 15 Sambo Ilimi Industrial Area, Gudum Bauchi State.
  • NPHCDA, North West Zonal Office, Plot No. 46/47 Nai’bawa, Zaira Road Kano.
  • No 11, FSP Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu.
  • No 27, Sapele Road, Opposite Edo State Secretariat, Benin City, Edo State.
  • Former Cholera Building, Inside Jericho Hospital, Opposite Conoil Filling Station, After State Cold Store, Jericho, Ibadan.

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