By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter
NIGERIAN’s STRUGGLING primary healthcare system is set to receive a critical boost.
Orodata Science and Africa Data Hub (ADH) have announced the second phase of their ambitious data collection initiative.
This project, focused on over 1,000 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 10 states, aims to expand actionable insights into the state of healthcare services nationwide.
The latest phase will assess PHCs in Ogun, Edo, Abuja, Kwara, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Abia, Kano, Kaduna, and Gombe.
Orodata says this is to build on their earlier efforts in Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Osun, Sokoto, and Taraba.
By adding these new states, the total number of surveyed PHCs will exceed 1,500, enabling a deeper analysis of healthcare delivery gaps.
The initiative evaluates service quality, infrastructure, and resource availability at PHCs.
Findings will inform policymakers and healthcare stakeholders, providing a robust foundation for improving equitable access to healthcare services.
“Access to quality healthcare is a basic human right,” said Uche Oti, Programme Officer at Orodata Science.
“This expansion empowers citizens and policymakers with real-time, data-driven insights to enhance Nigeria’s primary healthcare system.”
Orodata Science and ADH will publish findings on CheckMyPHC.org, a new platform providing Nigerians with real-time data on PHCs in their communities.
This resource aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and community engagement in healthcare delivery.
The project also seeks to mobilise volunteers from newly selected states for frontline data collection.
Volunteers will receive training in open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and gain hands-on experience in data gathering.
Applications are open until 13th December 2024, offering participants opportunities to contribute meaningfully to this transformative initiative.
With interactive visualisations and comprehensive reports, the Orodata and ADH project will continue to shape discussions on strengthening healthcare in Nigeria while holding leaders accountable for systemic improvements.
