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What was the main focus of the national health policy introduced by Professor Olukoye Ransome-Kuti?
What percentage of child immunization was achieved during the expansion of PHC in Nigeria?
Which agency was established in 1992 to ensure sustained primary healthcare in Nigeria?
Which of the following initiatives was NOT introduced by Professor Olukoye Ransome-Kuti?
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How is healthcare fundamentally characterized?
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What characteristic of healthcare refers to whether services meet essential human needs?
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Which of the following was a focus of the PHC initiatives introduced in Nigeria?
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What significant political event in 1993 impacted the progress of primary healthcare in Nigeria?
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Study Notes
Historical Development of PHC in Nigeria
- Primary Health Care (PHC) development in Nigeria was initiated between 1975 and 1980.
- Professor Olukoye Ransome-Kuti played a pivotal role, adopting PHC in 52 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
- Expansion of PHC to all local governments occurred from 1986 to 1990, achieving an 80% child immunization rate.
- Efforts from 1985 to 1992 aimed at implementing PHC policies based on the Alma-Ata declaration.
- Introduction of national health policy focused on preventive medicine and grassroots healthcare services was a key milestone.
- Initiatives included promoting exclusive breastfeeding, free immunization for children, and oral rehydration therapy for mothers.
- Mandatory recording of maternal deaths and ongoing vaccination campaigns were enforced.
- Professor Ransome-Kuti also led pioneering efforts in effective HIV/AIDS campaigns.
- The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) was established in 1992 to ensure ongoing PHC delivery.
- In 1993, military takeover adversely impacted the healthcare progress established by Ransome-Kuti.
Philosophy of Primary Healthcare
- Healthcare is fundamentally about serving fellow human beings and encompasses diverse services for individuals and communities.
- Services aim to promote, maintain, monitor, or restore health, delivered by health professionals.
- Healthcare functions primarily as a government responsibility.
- Key characteristics of effective healthcare include:
- Appropriateness (Relevance): Ensuring services meet essential human needs and priorities.
- Comprehensiveness: Emphasizing a balanced mix of preventive, curative, and promotional services.
- Adequacy: Ensuring that services are proportional to the health requirements of the population.
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Explore the history and impact of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Nigeria, focusing on its development from 1975 to 1992. Learn about Professor Olukoye Ransome-Kuti's pivotal role in expanding PHC and achieving significant milestones in child immunization. This quiz covers key policies, the Alma-Ata declaration, and the evolution of health care in Nigeria.
