LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASARAWA STATE
Sani, Suleiman, Abdullahi Mohammed, PhD, Abdul Hamidu Abdullahi, PhD and Ahmed, Uthman Omale
Volume 2 Issue 2
Abstract
The objective of the study is to examine the effect of local government administration and primary healthcare service delivery in Keffi local government area, Nasarawa state. The study adopted a survey and documentary research design in its investigation. The survey design was adopted and inferential statistics were also used that involves drawing conclusions and making inferences about a population based on data collected from a sample. Findings from the study show that Keffi local government council has not provided adequate qualified health professionals for service delivery in Keffi local government, and the study shows that Keffi local government council has adequately provided physical infrastructure and facilities for in primary healthcare Center (PHC) service delivery in Keffi local government. Given the lack of adequate qualified health professionals in Keffi local government, it is crucial to address this issue to enhance service delivery in primary healthcare (PHC). The local government council should take proactive measures to recruit and deploy more qualified health professionals to meet the healthcare needs of the community. Keywords: Local Government Administration, Service Delivery, Qualified Health Professional,
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