The Challenge Initiative(Tci) Private Sector Engagement Approach in Postpartum Family Planning Service Uptake: A Case of Lagos State -Tci Partnership

Dorcas Akila, The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP)
Oluwasegun Akinola, Center for Communication Programs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
omotunde odanye, JHUCCP
Olukunle Omotoso, Centre for Communications Programs

In Nigeria, private sector healthcare is often seen as higher quality and plays a crucial role in achieving universal health coverage (UHC). Strengthening public-private partnerships is essential for effective family planning and reaching the 27% mCPR target. The Challenge Initiative, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by Johns Hopkins University since 2016, expanded its support in its Nextgen phase. Partnering with Lagos State in 2020, TCI scaled up high-impact FP and AYSRH practices. Strategies included enhancing private sector involvement through coordination platforms, improving DHIS2 reporting, capacity-building for private providers, integrating private facilities into state structures, and training health promotion officers for in-clinic social mobilization and referral in 67 private facilities. From January to August 2024 PPFP clients served increased to 19,226 clients. The raise was significant from 593 in January to 4,085 in August, driven by the implementation of HIPs/HIIs. In Geographies where private facilities have higher attendance, out-patient, ANC, and delivery indices, PPP must be prioritized to boost mCPR. To enhance private facilities reporting Government must adopt hybrid HMIS and DHIS platforms compatible with private EMR systems. Ensure active private sector involvement at all stages of the FP program for effective PSE implementation.

Keywords: Family Planning and Contraception

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