A philanthropic non-profit organisation, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, has announced a nationwide call for nominations to revitalise primary healthcare centres as part of the Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme.

A statement from the foundation recently said that the initiative was facilitated by the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria.

The ADHFP is a public-private partnership that empowers individuals and organisations to adopt Primary Healthcare Centres, driving improvements in infrastructure, equipment, and staffing.

Having already revitalised four healthcare centres in Edo State and with plans for 14 more in the state, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is now reaching out to the public to nominate additional Primary Healthcare centres in Local Government Areas across Nigeria that are in urgent need of revitalisation.

The nomination campaign will run from November 4th to December 31st, 2024.

Primary Healthcare Centres are indispensable to community health, providing essential services such as immunisations, maternal care, and disease prevention. Yet, despite the existence of over 30,000 of them nationwide, approximately 80% lack the resources necessary to deliver basic healthcare services. This gap leaves millions vulnerable, particularly women and children. Alarmingly, Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate remains one of the highest globally, with 1 in 22 women facing a lifetime risk of death due to pregnancy or childbirth-related complications.

Director of Health Philanthropy at the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Dr Nonye Egekwu, highlighting the critical nature of the initiative, said, “Revitalising our Primary Healthcare Centres is essential for addressing Nigeria’s healthcare challenges at the community level. Through the ADHFP, we are dedicated to transforming these centres into world-class facilities capable of providing essential care and support to Nigerian families.”