The Primary Health Care Summit (PHCS) is the leading platform for convening thought leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and technology innovators to explore the transformative potential of Primary Health care in Nigeria initiated by Rural Areas Development Initiative, a Non Governmental Organization Championing campaign for rural development with major focus on primary health care services.
Nigeria, with its diverse population and significant health challenges, recognizes the imperative of strengthening PHC systems. The country faces hurdles like healthcare workforce gaps, uneven access to services, infectious disease burdens, and the need for resilient health systems capable of addressing outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Against this backdrop, the The primary health care Summit emerges as a strategic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation focused on Nigeria’s PHC priorities. The Primary Health Care (PHC) Summit, scheduled for December 11, 2025, in Abuja and 18 , December in Lagos Nigeria, is a pivotal gathering aimed at catalyzing advancements in Nigeria’s primary healthcare landscape.
As the cornerstone of healthcare delivery, Primary Health Care is critical for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improving population health outcomes in Nigeria. Positioned at the nexus of Nigeria’s health priorities and contribute to achieving global health goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the PHC Summit promises to be a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and action toward improved primary healthcare in Nigeria.
Objectives
The summit seeks to:
– Unite stakeholders – policymakers, healthcare providers, innovators, academics – to drive PHC transformation in Nigeria.
– Showcase digital health solutions, community engagement models, and financing strategies enhancing PHC delivery.
– Generate actionable recommendations informing Nigerian PHC policies and programs.
– Foster multi-sector partnerships for scaling impactful PHC interventions.
Focus Areas
Key themes shaping the summit include:
– *Innovations in PHC Delivery*: Digital tools and community-based approaches.
– *PHC Workforce Development*: Addressing training, motivation, retention challenges.
– *Community Engagement*: Empowering communities for PHC success.
– *Financing PHC*: Exploring sustainable models aligned with Nigeria’s context.