THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC HEALTH DEVELOPMENT PLAN FRAMEWORK (2009-2015)

Abstract

As a prelude to the development of the NSHDP, a generic Framework has been developed to serve as a guide to federal, states and LGAs in the selection of evidenced-based priority interventions that would contribute to achieving the desired health outcomes for Nigerians. It is expected therefore, that in using this Framework, the Federal, States and LGAs would respectively develop their respective costed plans through participatory approaches to reflect their context and prevailing issues. The end product being a harmonized National Strategic Health Development Plan with its appropriate costing will thereafter serve as the basis for collective ownership, adequate resource allocation, inter-sectoral collaboration, decentralization, equity, harmonization, alignment, and mutual accountability in Nigeria. It would also stipulate requirements for future health investments towards achieving sustainable universal access and coverage within the planned period of 2009 - 2015.