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Advocacy for free maternal and child health care in Nigeria--Results and outcomes

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  • Okonofua, Friday
  • Lambo, Eyitayo
  • Okeibunor, John
  • Agholor, Kingsley

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The study was designed to determine the outcome of an advocacy program aimed at implementing a policy of free maternal and child health (MCH) services in Nigeria. The team conducted a situational analysis on costing of MCH services, and used the results to conduct public health education and advocacy. Advocacy consisted of public presentation on MCH to high-level policymakers, dissemination of situational analysis report, and media publicity. The implementation of free MCH services at national and sub-national levels was assessed 3 years after. The results showed that the number of States offering comprehensive free MCH services increased from four to nine; the States offering partially free MCH services increased from 11 to 14 (8.1% increase); while those not offering any form of free treatment decreased from 22 to 14 (21.7% decrease). We conclude that advocacy and public health education is effective in increasing the commitment of policymakers to provide resources for implementing evidence-based maternal and child health services in Nigeria.

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  • Okonofua, Friday & Lambo, Eyitayo & Okeibunor, John & Agholor, Kingsley, 2011. "Advocacy for free maternal and child health care in Nigeria--Results and outcomes," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 99(2), pages 131-138, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:99:y:2011:i:2:p:131-138
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