97% of Nigerian Primary Healthcare Centres Understaffed
The PHC Operational Capability Report, released by Orodata Science and Civic Tech, indicates that only 3% of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across 16 Nigerian states meet national staffing requirements. The assessment, conducted between October 2023 and June 2025, evaluated 1,480 PHCs in 277 local government areas using the CheckMyPHC Digital Scorecard.
Key findings include that 11 of the 16 states had no PHCs meeting minimum staffing standards, with 75% of facilities located in rural areas. The report also revealed that 40% of PHCs had broken ceilings or leaking roofs, 38% operated without electricity, and 39% relied on unsafe water sources.
Furthermore, 75% lacked essential neonatal resuscitation equipment, and 66% did not have accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities. The report identified interconnected challenges that undermine healthcare delivery and called for coordinated interventions based on verified data, recommending clear intervention plans and measurable targets for improvement.
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