Better Data. Fewer Missed Children?

Better Data. Fewer Missed Children? Nigeria generates significant amounts of health data. The more important question is whether that information is being used quickly enough to identify children and communities being missed by essential health services. Recent immunisation and disease-surveillance evidence demonstrates why this matters. National and state averages can suggest progress while concealing communities […]

From the Last Mile: What Happens After the Evidence Is Collected?

From the Last Mile: What Happens After the Evidence Is Collected? Across communities, gaps in Primary Health Care are often first experienced by the people who use health facilities every day. A medicine may be unavailable. Essential equipment may not be functioning. A health worker may not be available. Funding approved for a service may […]

More Money for PHC: What Happens at the Facility?

More Money for PHC: What Happens at the Facility? Nigeria is increasing investment in Primary Health Care, but an important question remains: how much of that financing ultimately translates into better services for patients? The Federal Government reports that the latest ₦32.9 billion Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) disbursement is supporting more than 8,300 […]