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Revisiting public health programming in Nigeria: challenges and solutions
Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe1, Okey Nwanyanwu2, Eric Yi-Liang Shen3
1Excellence and Friends Management Care Centre (EFMC), Abuja, Nigeria.
International Journal of General Medicine
|May 24, 2019
Summary
Public health programming requires capacity development, service provision, and monitoring. Restructuring supportive site visits to empower healthcare workers can improve service quality and data collection.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Management
Background:
- Current public health programming often emphasizes documentation and monitoring over capacity development and service provision.
- This narrow focus may limit the overall effectiveness and sustainability of public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical need for a comprehensive approach to public health programming.
- To advocate for restructuring supportive site visits to enhance healthcare worker empowerment and impact.
Main Methods:
- The study involves a discussion and analysis of existing public health programming models.
- It emphasizes the importance of integrating capacity development into supportive supervision.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive approach, including robust capacity development, is essential for quality public health services.
- Empowering site visits can lead to improved healthcare worker performance and better documentation.
Conclusions:
- Public health programming must encompass capacity development, service provision, and monitoring for optimal outcomes.
- Reforming supportive site visits is crucial for empowering healthcare workers and enhancing the quality of public health services.
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