The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has reiterated its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare systems in Africa by sharing practical lessons and success stories at the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum held in Abuja on July 14 and 15, 2025.
The forum, hosted by the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH), brought together health leaders and policy stakeholders from across the continent to tackle challenges in primary healthcare delivery and explore innovative, sustainable solutions.
As a faculty partner at the event, the Foundation led a key plenary session titled “Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Leveraging Resources for Sustainable Health Systems.” The session focused on how deeper collaboration between government and private sector players could help bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare delivery and expand access to quality services.
“Solving Africa’s healthcare problems requires bold thinking and new approaches to funding,” said Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair of the Foundation. “We’ve seen first-hand how public-private partnerships, when designed with clear goals and aligned with government efforts, can make a real difference and help build stronger, more resilient health systems.”
The Foundation’s presentation drew heavily on its work through the Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP)—an initiative developed in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN). Under the programme, ₦3 billion has been committed to revamping 23 primary healthcare centres across Nigeria. Of these, four have already been fully revitalised and are delivering measurable outcomes.
In just eight months, the upgraded facilities recorded a 1,700% increase in immunisation uptake—rising from 35 to 687 children. Over 500 children under the age of five have also been tested and treated for malaria, while antenatal visits surged by 1,200%, ensuring more pregnant women now receive timely care. Remarkably, the revitalised centres have so far reported zero maternal and child deaths, underscoring the life-saving impact of quality, accessible healthcare.
The Foundation’s engagement at the forum reflects its broader mission: to ensure that underserved communities across Africa have access to reliable, affordable, and quality primary healthcare. By sharing lessons from its local success stories, it aims to catalyse smarter investments and encourage meaningful partnerships across the continent.
