NewzA new report titled the PHC Operational Capability Report indicates that 97% of Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across 16 Nigerian states do not meet national staffing standards. The assessment, conducted by Orodata Science and Civic Tech, evaluated health facilities situated within 277 local government areas spanning the country’s six geopolitical zones.
The findings highlight significant gaps in the human resource capacity of Nigeria's primary healthcare infrastructure. By measuring these facilities against established national benchmarks, the report underscores widespread systemic challenges in maintaining adequate staffing levels necessary for effective health service delivery at the local level.
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