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Case study of a model primary health care program in Nigeria: History, evolution, challenges, and future perspectives
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
African Journal of Reproductive Health. May, 2023, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p82, 5 p.
Subject
Nigeria
Language
English
ISSN
1118-4841
Abstract
This short report describes the historical evolution of a pioneer Model PHC programme located in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria, as a direct result of the vision and effort of Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, and his drive to entrench the delivery of primary health care (PHC) in Nigeria. It describes some of the programmes inspired by the PHC philosophy at the Model PHC Centre, some of the challenges faced over the years, and the need to reposition the programme. It exemplifies key principles in PHC and its philosophy that are instructive for health practitioners, policymakers and development practitioners, especially those with interest in resource-poor countries. (Afr J Reprod Health 2023; 27 [5s]: 82-86). Keywords: Primary Health Care, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Pakoto Model PHC Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Annex Ce court rapport decrit l'evolution historique d'un programme pionnier de Model PHC situe dans l'Etat d'Ogun, dans le sud-ouest du Nigeria, resultat direct de la vision et des efforts du professeur Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, et de sa volonte d'enraciner la prestation des soins de sante primaires (PHC ) au Nigeria. Il decrit certains des programmes inspires par la philosophie des SSP au centre modele de SSP, certains des defis rencontres au fil des ans et la necessite de repositionner le programme. Il illustre les principes cles des SSP et sa philosophie qui sont instructifs pour les praticiens de la sante, les decideurs et les praticiens du developpement, en particulier ceux qui s'interessent aux pays pauvres en ressources. (Afr J Reprod Health 2023; 27 [5s]: 82-86). Mots-cles: Soins de sante primaires, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, Pakoto Model PHC Centre, Lagos University Teaching Hospital Annex
History of the evolution of the Pakoto Model PHC Centre The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Model Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre, Pakoto, was commissioned on Monday November 30, 1987, [...]