Major barriers to effective delivery of health services in Nigeria
Williams, P.B.; Omishakin, M.A.
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 4(1): 5-16
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0272-684X PMID: 20841112 DOI: 10.2190/0mj5-fcp1-td34-5bgcDocument Number: 260980
Major barriers to effective delivery of health services associated with health service organizations, professionals, and care recipients in Nigeria are reviewed. Discussed are: lack of health planning efforts by health agencies; problems of health services accessibility; poor public health image; and inadequate health manpower and training programs. Remedies suggested include comprehensive health planning and consumer involvement in community health decision-making.
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