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	{{Short description\|~~Legislative committee of the~~ Nigerian ~~National~~ ~~Assembly~~}}		{{Short description\|Nigerian Government Agency}}
	{{Use Nigerian English\|date=January 2025}}		{{Use Nigerian English\|date=January 2025}}
	{{Infobox organization		{{Infobox organization
	\| name = National Primary Health Care Development Agency		\| name = National Primary Health Care Development Agency
	\| logo = ~~<!-- Add logo file if available -->~~		\| logo =
	\| logo_size = ~~120px~~		\| logo_size = 300px
	\| image = ~~<!-- Add image file if available -->~~		\| image = NPHCDA_Logo.png
	\| image_size = 120px		\| image_size = 120px
	\| caption = Promoting primary health care across Nigeria		\| caption = Promoting primary health care across Nigeria
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	\| formation = 1992		\| formation = 1992
	\| founder = ]		\| founder = ]
	\| type = ]		\| type = ]
	\| purpose = To strengthen and sustain primary health care systems in Nigeria		\| purpose = To strengthen and sustain primary health care systems in Nigeria
	\| headquarters = ], ]		\| headquarters = ], ]
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	\| language = English		\| language = English
	\| leader_title = Executive Director		\| leader_title = Executive Director
	\| leader_name = ~~Dr.~~ Faisal Shuaib		\| leader_name = ]
	\| leader_title2 = Deputy Executive Director		\| leader_title2 = Deputy Executive Director
	\| leader_name2 =		\| leader_name2 =
	\| parent_organization = ]		\| parent_organization = ]
	\| main_organ = Board of Directors		\| main_organ = ]
	\| affiliation = ], ], ]		\| affiliation = ], ], ]
	\| budget = N13.5bn ] - 2025		\| budget = N13.5bn ] - 2025
	\| website =		\| website = {{URL\|https://nphcda.gov.ng}}
	}}		}}
	''''The National Primary Health Care Development Agency''' otherwise known as '''NPHCDA''' is a ] agency established to improve access to quality primary ], enhance immunization coverage, and promote sustainable health initiatives for communities across the nation.<ref>{{cite news \|title=FG addressing shortage of healthcare workers – NPHCDA ED \|url=https://punchng.com/fg-addressing-shortage-of-healthcare-workers-nphcda-ed/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Punch Nigeria \|publisher=Punch Nigeria \|date=2025-01-05}}</ref>		'''The National Primary Health Care Development Agency''' otherwise known as '''NPHCDA''' is a ] agency established to improve access to quality primary ], enhance immunization coverage, and promote sustainable health initiatives for communities across the nation.<ref>{{cite news \|title=FG addressing shortage of healthcare workers – NPHCDA ED \|url=https://punchng.com/fg-addressing-shortage-of-healthcare-workers-nphcda-ed/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Punch Nigeria \|publisher=Punch Nigeria \|date=2025-01-05}}</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
	The agency was established by the ] on December 10, 1992, following the promulgation of Decree No. 29. This decree aimed to address the deficiencies in Nigeria's primary healthcare system by creating a dedicated body responsible for its development, coordination, and implementation across the country. The agency was established as part of the ~~government’s~~ commitment to achieving comprehensive and accessible healthcare services for all Nigerians, especially in underserved and rural areas.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Breaking barriers, building bridges: the collaborative effort to reach every child in Nigeria \|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/breaking-barriers-building-bridges-collaborative-effort-nigeria \|website=World Health Organization \|publisher=World Health Organization \|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref>		The agency was established by the ] on December 10, 1992, following the promulgation of Decree No. 29. This decree aimed to address the deficiencies in Nigeria's primary healthcare system by creating a dedicated body responsible for its development, coordination, and implementation across the country. The agency was established as part of the government's commitment to achieving comprehensive and accessible healthcare services for all Nigerians, especially in underserved and rural areas.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Breaking barriers, building bridges: the collaborative effort to reach every child in Nigeria \|url=https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/breaking-barriers-building-bridges-collaborative-effort-nigeria \|website=World Health Organization \|publisher=World Health Organization \|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref>

	The primary purpose of NPHCDA was to support the ] in strengthening the primary healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that essential healthcare services, including immunization, maternal and child health, and disease prevention, were accessible to all citizens. The agency was also tasked with coordinating national health programs, mobilizing resources, and facilitating partnerships with international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Zamfara earmarks 144 PHCs for renovation \|url=https://radionigeria.gov.ng/2025/01/08/zamfara-earmarks-144-phcs-for-renovation/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Radio Nigeria \|publisher=Radio Nigeria}}</ref>		The primary purpose of NPHCDA was to support the ] in strengthening the primary healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that essential healthcare services, including immunization, maternal and child health, and disease prevention, were accessible to all citizens. The agency was also tasked with coordinating national health programs, mobilizing resources, and facilitating partnerships with international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Zamfara earmarks 144 PHCs for renovation \|url=https://radionigeria.gov.ng/2025/01/08/zamfara-earmarks-144-phcs-for-renovation/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Radio Nigeria \|publisher=Radio Nigeria}}</ref>
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	In line with its mandate, the NPHCDA has played a significant role in health initiatives, such as the national immunization program, ], and polio eradication. It also facilitates the development of community-based health systems and works towards integrating primary healthcare with secondary and tertiary levels of care.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Abuja \|first1=Racheal \|title=NPHCDA Revamps PHCs, Targets Maternal Mortality, Worker Retention, Chronic Diseases \|url=https://sciencenigeria.com/nphcda-revamps-phcs-targets-maternal-mortality-worker-retention-chronic-diseases/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Science Nigeria \|publisher=Science Nigeria \|date=2025-01-05}}</ref>		In line with its mandate, the NPHCDA has played a significant role in health initiatives, such as the national immunization program, ], and polio eradication. It also facilitates the development of community-based health systems and works towards integrating primary healthcare with secondary and tertiary levels of care.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Abuja \|first1=Racheal \|title=NPHCDA Revamps PHCs, Targets Maternal Mortality, Worker Retention, Chronic Diseases \|url=https://sciencenigeria.com/nphcda-revamps-phcs-targets-maternal-mortality-worker-retention-chronic-diseases/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Science Nigeria \|publisher=Science Nigeria \|date=2025-01-05}}</ref>

	The creation of NPHCDA was solidified under the Federal Republic of ~~Nigeria’s~~ Decree No. 29, which states:		The creation of NPHCDA was solidified under the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Decree No. 29, which states:

	::"A body to be known as the National Primary Health Care Development Agency shall be established, which shall be charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing primary health care programs across Nigeria."<ref>{{cite web \|title=NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACT \|url=https://placng.org/lawsofnigeria/print.php?sn=331 \|website=Placng \|publisher=Placng \|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref>		::"A body to be known as the National Primary Health Care Development Agency shall be established, which shall be charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing primary health care programs across Nigeria."<ref>{{cite web \|title=NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACT \|url=https://placng.org/lawsofnigeria/print.php?sn=331 \|website=Placng \|publisher=Placng \|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref>

	==== Mandate ====		==== Mandate ====
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	The agency is mandated to strengthen Nigeria's primary healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to essential health services, promoting immunization, and coordinating national health programs. It also mobilizes resources, fosters partnerships, and develops community-based health systems to improve overall healthcare delivery nationwide.		The agency is mandated to strengthen Nigeria's primary healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to essential health services, promoting immunization, and coordinating national health programs. It also mobilizes resources, fosters partnerships, and develops community-based health systems to improve overall healthcare delivery nationwide.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Tinubu appoints new CEOs for two health agencies \|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/635602-tinubu-appoints-new-ceos-for-two-health-agencies.html?tztc=1 \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Premium Times \|publisher=Premium Times \|date=2023-10-03}}</ref>

	==== Jurisdiction ====		==== Jurisdiction ====
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	operates nationwide, with ~~its~~ jurisdiction ~~covering~~ all regions and localities ~~within~~ Nigeria. It focuses on strengthening primary healthcare systems at the grassroots level, ensuring access to essential health services in urban and rural areas, and paying particular attention to underserved communities. The agency collaborates with state governments, local authorities, and international partners to implement its programs nationwide.		It operates nationwide, with jurisdiction over all regions and localities in Nigeria. The agency focuses on strengthening primary healthcare systems at the grassroots level, ensuring access to essential health services in urban and rural areas, and paying particular attention to underserved communities. The agency collaborates with state governments, local authorities, and international partners to implement its programs nationwide.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Oladipo \|first1=Adelowo \|title=NPHCDA releases N260m to establish 40 additional PHC facilities in Niger \|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/nphcda-releases-n260m-to-establish-40-additional-phc-facilities-in-niger/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Tribune Online Nigeria \|publisher=Tribune Online Nigeria \|date=2024-08-22}}</ref>

	==== Leadership and Structure ====		==== Leadership and Structure ====
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	The agency is led by an ''']''' appointed by the President of Nigeria. The current ~~Executive~~ ~~Director~~, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, oversees the agency's strategic direction, implementation of health programs, and partnership collaborations.		The agency is led by an ''']''' appointed by the President of Nigeria. The current executive director, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, oversees the agency's strategic direction, implementation of health programs, and partnership collaborations.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Ede \|first1=Raphael \|title=NPHCDA earmarks N254m to boost primary health care in Enugu \|url=https://punchng.com/nphcda-earmarks-n254m-to-boost-primary-health-care-in-enugu/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=Punch Nigeria \|publisher=Punch Nigeria \|date=2024-10-22}}</ref>

	Its structure includes several key departments and units responsible for primary healthcare development, including immunization, disease control, maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure. These departments work together to execute ~~NPHCDA’s~~ initiatives and ensure the effective delivery of healthcare services across Nigeria.		Its structure includes several key departments and units responsible for primary healthcare development, including immunization, disease control, maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure. These departments work together to execute NPHCDA's initiatives and ensure the effective delivery of healthcare services across Nigeria.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Aina: Nigeria targets over 17,600 primary healthcare facilities within next 4 years \|url=https://www.cnbcafrica.com/media/6366274601112/aina-nigeria-targets-over-17600-primary-healthcare-facilities-within-next-4-years/ \|access-date=2025-01-08 \|work=CNBC Africa \|publisher=CNBC Africa \|date=2024-12-04}}</ref>

	The leadership also includes a ~~Board~~ of ~~Directors~~ composed of key stakeholders from the health sector who provide oversight and guidance. Additionally, the agency is supported by a Deputy Executive Director who assists in managing daily operations and other senior management and staff who oversee specific health programs and projects.		The leadership also includes a board of directors composed of key stakeholders from the health sector who provide oversight and guidance. Additionally, the agency is supported by a Deputy Executive Director who assists in managing daily operations and other senior management and staff who oversee specific health programs and projects.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Nigeria Receives Malaria Vaccines Ahead of Roll Out \|url=https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/press-releases/nigeria-receives-malaria-vaccines-ahead-roll-out \|website=United Nations International Children Emergency Fund \|publisher=United Nations International Children Emergency Fund \|access-date=2025-01-08}}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 19:06, 9 January 2025

Nigerian Government Agency

National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Promoting primary health care across Nigeria
Abbreviation	NPHCDA
Formation	1992
Founder	Federal Government of Nigeria
Type	Government agency
Purpose	To strengthen and sustain primary health care systems in Nigeria
Headquarters	Abuja, Nigeria
Region served	Nationwide
Official language	English
Executive Director	Faisal Shuaib
Main organ	Board of Directors
Parent organization	Federal Ministry of Health (Nigeria)
Affiliations	World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Budget	N13.5bn (Naira) - 2025
Website	nphcda.gov.ng

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency otherwise known as NPHCDA is a Federal Government of Nigeria agency established to improve access to quality primary healthcare services, enhance immunization coverage, and promote sustainable health initiatives for communities across the nation.

History

The agency was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria on December 10, 1992, following the promulgation of Decree No. 29. This decree aimed to address the deficiencies in Nigeria's primary healthcare system by creating a dedicated body responsible for its development, coordination, and implementation across the country. The agency was established as part of the government's commitment to achieving comprehensive and accessible healthcare services for all Nigerians, especially in underserved and rural areas.

The primary purpose of NPHCDA was to support the Federal Ministry of Health in strengthening the primary healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that essential healthcare services, including immunization, maternal and child health, and disease prevention, were accessible to all citizens. The agency was also tasked with coordinating national health programs, mobilizing resources, and facilitating partnerships with international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

In line with its mandate, the NPHCDA has played a significant role in health initiatives, such as the national immunization program, malaria control, and polio eradication. It also facilitates the development of community-based health systems and works towards integrating primary healthcare with secondary and tertiary levels of care.

The creation of NPHCDA was solidified under the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Decree No. 29, which states:

"A body to be known as the National Primary Health Care Development Agency shall be established, which shall be charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing primary health care programs across Nigeria."

Mandate

The agency is mandated to strengthen Nigeria's primary healthcare system, ensuring equitable access to essential health services, promoting immunization, and coordinating national health programs. It also mobilizes resources, fosters partnerships, and develops community-based health systems to improve overall healthcare delivery nationwide.

Jurisdiction

It operates nationwide, with jurisdiction over all regions and localities in Nigeria. The agency focuses on strengthening primary healthcare systems at the grassroots level, ensuring access to essential health services in urban and rural areas, and paying particular attention to underserved communities. The agency collaborates with state governments, local authorities, and international partners to implement its programs nationwide.

Leadership and Structure

The agency is led by an Executive Director appointed by the President of Nigeria. The current executive director, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, oversees the agency's strategic direction, implementation of health programs, and partnership collaborations.

Its structure includes several key departments and units responsible for primary healthcare development, including immunization, disease control, maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure. These departments work together to execute NPHCDA's initiatives and ensure the effective delivery of healthcare services across Nigeria.

The leadership also includes a board of directors composed of key stakeholders from the health sector who provide oversight and guidance. Additionally, the agency is supported by a Deputy Executive Director who assists in managing daily operations and other senior management and staff who oversee specific health programs and projects.

References

"FG addressing shortage of healthcare workers – NPHCDA ED". Punch Nigeria. Punch Nigeria. 2025-01-05. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
"Breaking barriers, building bridges: the collaborative effort to reach every child in Nigeria". World Health Organization. World Health Organization. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
"Zamfara earmarks 144 PHCs for renovation". Radio Nigeria. Radio Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
Abuja, Racheal (2025-01-05). "NPHCDA Revamps PHCs, Targets Maternal Mortality, Worker Retention, Chronic Diseases". Science Nigeria. Science Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
"NATIONAL PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACT". Placng. Placng. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
"Tinubu appoints new CEOs for two health agencies". Premium Times. Premium Times. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
Oladipo, Adelowo (2024-08-22). "NPHCDA releases N260m to establish 40 additional PHC facilities in Niger". Tribune Online Nigeria. Tribune Online Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
Ede, Raphael (2024-10-22). "NPHCDA earmarks N254m to boost primary health care in Enugu". Punch Nigeria. Punch Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
"Aina: Nigeria targets over 17,600 primary healthcare facilities within next 4 years". CNBC Africa. CNBC Africa. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
"Nigeria Receives Malaria Vaccines Ahead of Roll Out". United Nations International Children Emergency Fund. United Nations International Children Emergency Fund. Retrieved 2025-01-08.

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