The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has revitalised 4,113 primary health centres across Nigeria to improve access to essential health services and strengthen grassroots care delivery. Dr Muyi Aina, the agency's Executive Director, disclosed the figure on Tuesday at a media briefing in Abuja, stating that the upgrades are part of broader reforms to position primary healthcare as the foundation of the national health system. The improvements include investments in infrastructure, medical supplies, workforce support and community-based programmes. Aina explained that primary health centres serve as the first point of contact for routine and preventive care, particularly immunisation, while more complex cases are referred to secondary or tertiary facilities. He stressed that vaccines prevent diseases and called for cooperation between families and health providers to protect those unable to be vaccinated.
The agency has also launched a food bank initiative targeting vulnerable populations, especially pregnant women and young children, due to the critical impact of nutrition on brain development. Aina noted that malnutrition screening and beneficiary identification will occur at primary health centres, where health workers can make clinical assessments. He cited insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship as key drivers of food insecurity in Nigeria. The NPHCDA boss acknowledged the contributions of partners and donors, including initiatives linked to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, stating that such efforts complement government work and reflect institutional capacity in attracting support.
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