Lessons Learnt in the Implementation of Public Financial Management Reforms in Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)
Background (why Public Financial Management matters) The term ‘PFM’ is a broad concept generally used to describe the ways that governments manage public resources, including systems for budget preparation, approval, execution
Addressing the Data Quality Challenge in Kaduna State
An analysis of the Kaduna State routine health information system revealed major gaps in its organizational, technical, and behavioural determinants. As a result, generating credible data for decision-making remained a
Engaging Communities for Primary Prevention of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Imo State and FCT
According to the International Diabetes Federation, over 19 million people in Africa were estimated to have Diabetes in 2019 [1]. Nigeria has the second largest number of adults (20 -79
Niger State Adopts Automated Control Room Process
BackgroundA review of key program indicators reported by health facilities in Niger State revealed some challenges with reported data quality. To mitigate these challenges, a data quality-focused control room was
HSDF Supports Local Technical Assistants (LTAs) in Kaduna State Towards Achieving Credible Data for Informed Decision Making
The National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) is the system for the collection, collation, storage, and dissemination of service delivery data in the Nigerian healthcare system. It provides information on
Stakeholders in Imo State Hold Debrief Meeting on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project’s Mentoring Visits
The DAC project is a three-year project being implemented in Imo State and the FCT. Funded by the World Diabetes Federation, the project is being executed by the Non-Communicable Disease
Engaging CBO Activities on the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) Project in the FCT
A key objective of the Diabetes Awareness and Care (DAC) project is to increase awareness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in select communities in Imo and the FCT. The project
Costs of Diabetes and Hypertension Management in Primary Care Facilities in Nigeria
Nigeria is experiencing a rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), cancer, and injuries. Owing to the lack of recent or granular estimates on the
Reducing Facility-Based Maternal and Neonatal Deaths in Three Nigerian States
Maternal mortality has remained a topical issue, even though maternal mortality ratio dropped by 38% globally from 2000-2017[i]. Most high-income countries have low maternal death rates that have consistently decreased