Title:
Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases in the Essential Health Package of Nigeria: The Case of Primary Health Care in the Federal Capital Territory
Authors:
Emmanuel, Okpetu Iroboudu
Year:
2013
PAGE:
xiv, 89
Language:
En
Keywords:
Non-Communicable Diseases, Abuja, Nigeria, Essential Health Package, Primary Health Care, Diabetes and Hypertension, NCDs prevention
Abstract:
Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria is not exempted from the double burden of communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) plaguing low and middle income countries. This is associated with globalisation. Diabetes and Hypertension are NCDs that are remarkably on the increase in Abuja. The essential Health Package of Nigeria recommends interventions for the prevention of NCDs through the Primary Health Care Approach. The Abuja Strategic Health Development Plan has however not explicitly included these interventions in its framework. A qualitative research comprising of an exploratory component and a literature review explored the factors which determine the implementation of NCDs prevention policies and plans in Nigeria’s Essential Health Package through Primary Health Care in Abuja. Findings reveal that frontline health workers are not adequately equipped to deliver primary care and community services with respect to NCDs prevention. Supportive supervision and surveillance for NCDs are neglected as communicable diseases are better prioritised. There is a weak coordinating platform for the implementation of NCDs prevention plans due to inadequate funds allocation for NCDs prevention by government. Referral linkages are weak and existing opportunities to integrate services have not been exploited. There is need to strengthen coordination and partnership for a better response to NCDs prevention at primary care level. Capacity building specific to NCDs prevention should involve tools, technology, skills, infrastructure, manpower, referral linkages and community participation. Resource mobilisation and allocation for NCDs prevention should be deliberate and consistent. Goals, targets and indicators should be developed to promote accountability, surveillance and research for NCDs in Abuja.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Nigeria
Region:
Western Nigeria
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Emmanuel
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
BpSN0M975z_20161103094728922.pdf