Nasarawa State

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NASARAWA

Health Facilities in Nasarawa State

1035

Health Facilities *

809

Public 
Facilities

226

Private 
Facilities

988

Primary 
Facilities

45

Secondary 
Facilities

2

Tertiary 
Facilities

QoC Facilities

9

Learning Sites
(Initial)

9

QoC
Sites

Others

147

BHCPF Sites **

13

LGAs **

147

Wards **

Data Sources: 

Nigerian Health Facility Registry

** National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)

Facts and Achievements

  • In 2022, Quality of Care (QoC) assessment started in Nasarawa state with the aim of improving RMNCAEH+N healthcare standards.
  • A baseline assessment was conducted earlier in 2020 before the commencement of the BHCPF across all the 147 PHC ( one per ward) in Nasarawa state, revealing an average facility performance of 50.9%, indicating room for improvement.
  • The governance structure of QoC operates at the state level, with State MoH overseeing the coordination of entities Agency, LGHA, and facilities. 
  • Since its inception, the initiative has expanded its reach to encompass 147 healthcare facilities, enabling a broader impact on the state.
  • QoC has received some support from LHSS, a partner that share the vision of advancing quality care in the state.
  • The state commenced operationalization of  the Basic Health Care provision under (BHCPF) in 2021.
  • So far all the 147 Health facilities in Nasarawa state receive quarterly funds disbursed as Direct Facility Financing, through the BHCPF.
  •  QoC assessment 36 HFs was conducted in the previous quarter  to track progress across 10 priority areas, ensuring judicious use of the health facility funds.
  • A score card is generated following each quarterly Qoc Assessment.
  • The progress of QoC is closely monitored through the tracking of 30 different indicators, ensuring continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes.
  • To distill the essence of QoC’s impact into a concise format, a scorecard has been developed, focusing on critical indicators.
  • Since 2020, the Quality Improvement (QI) teams has played a vital role in implementing strategic goals and driving positive change within the QoC framework.

Success Stories

State QoC
Increase Delivery & Reduced Maternal Mortality

Deployment of midwifes from the state and BHCPF have help to increase delivery at the facility​.

Presence of midwives have also reduced the rate of maternal mortality.

~ Individual/Group Narrator

Consistent Progress & Regular Feedback

There is consistent progress in all the priority areas assessed on QoC.​

There is regular feedback to facility from state and LGA from QoC assessment.

~ Individual/Group Narrator

Improvement & Community Participation
There is improvement in essential drug management​.
There is community participation and ownership​.
Increase in ANC attendance​.
Improved HCWs patients relationship​.

~ Individual/Group Narrator

Voices from the Field

Score Cards

INDICATORS

DEFINITION

Q3 2022

Q4 2022

Q1 2023

Q2 2023

Total number of maternal deaths across learning sites in the State

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Total number of neonatal deaths in learning sites in the State

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Total number of U5 deaths in learning sites in the State

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Total number of stillbirths at learning sites (disaggregated – fresh/macerated)

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Total number of facility reporting experience of care

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Nasarawa State Specific Data And Information

Lessons Learnt From Nasarawa State QI Implementation

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