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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Good health
is a precondition for socio-political and economic development of any nation.
The study aim at assessing the spatial distribution of health care facilities
in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The research will be of use to the health sector
such as health workers, medical personnel, and international organizations such
as UNISEF, UNO, WHO, NGO’S and stakeholders alike. The research employs the use
of primary and secondary data. The Research Instrument used is survey
questionnaires and Focused Group Discussion alongside Purposive interview. The
study population is made up of all the health centers in the 21 Local
Governments areas of Adamawa State. The
results show the distribution of health facilities across Adamawa State is
markedly uneven, reflecting broader patterns of urban-rural disparity. The
study recommends that Building of new modern health centers that will cater for
the need of the people and the renovation of old ones. Strategic investment in
infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, is essential to ensure that health
centers are fully functional and accessible all the year-round.
Country : Nigeria
IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2024 pp. 78-84