GCN Health Foundation contribute to building resilient, responsive, and effective health systems in Nigeria and Africa, ultimately improving health outcomes and ensuring the well-being of populations across the region via:

Governance and Leadership

• • Enhance governance structures to ensure transparent decision-making processes and accountability at the national and sub-national levels.
• • Develop strong leadership at all levels of the health system to drive strategic planning and implementation.

Health Workforce Development

• • Invest in training programs, recruitment, and retention strategies to address workforce shortages and improve skills in Nigeria and Africa.
• • Support career development opportunities and mentorship programs to strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals.

Health Information Systems

• • Implement robust health information systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.
• • Ensure interoperability and data sharing across different levels of the health system for comprehensive monitoring and evaluation.

Health Financing

• • Explore innovative financing mechanisms to increase funding for health services and improve financial protection for vulnerable populations.
• • Strengthen health insurance schemes and explore public-private partnerships to enhance resource mobilization and sustainability.

Service Delivery

• • Promote integrated care delivery models to ensure coordination and continuity of services across different healthcare facilities.
• • Enhance quality assurance mechanisms, standards, and guidelines to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health service delivery.

Community Engagement

• • Involve communities in health decision-making processes, health promotion activities, and service delivery to ensure responsiveness to local needs.
• • Build partnerships with community-based organizations and traditional healers to promote culturally appropriate healthcare practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• • Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks to regularly assess the performance of health systems against key indicators and targets.
• • Use data-driven approaches to identify areas for improvement, track progress, and inform policy adjustments for continuous strengthening.