NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR INTEGRATION OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH FRIENDLY SERVICES INTO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
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Guidelines integrate adolescent and youth-friendly health services into Nigeria's primary health care system by providing a framework for seamless incorporation. They target primary health care managers, health workers, and adolescents aged 10-24 to ensure easy access. This aims to reduce stigma and improve health outcomes for young people.
NATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR INTEGRATION OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH FRIENDLY SERVICES INTO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
What Is This Policy?
Guidelines for integrating comprehensive adolescent and youth-friendly health services into Nigeria's primary health care system, ensuring young people can access services at their nearest PHC without stigma.
Who Does It Target?
PHC managers and health workers integrating youth services State primary health care development agencies Adolescents aged 10-24 accessing PHC NPHCDA coordinating the integration
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Mainstream youth-friendly services into primary health care so that adolescents can access comprehensive health care close to home without needing to travel to specialised facilities.
Key Features
Integration Framework: Provides a practical framework for adding adolescent health services to existing PHC service delivery. Youth-Friendly Standards: Sets minimum standards for youth-friendly care within PHC settings. Provider Training: Includes training requirements for PHC workers to serve adolescents competently. Community Engagement: Involves parents, teachers, and community leaders in supporting adolescent health service access.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — being implemented in selected states Coverage: Nationwide PHC system Beneficiaries: Adolescents and young people; PHC system Funding: Federal Ministry of Health; UNFPA; WHO
How to Access
Adolescents may access integrated youth-friendly services at participating PHCs PHC managers: request training and guidelines from state health authorities Parents: PHC workers can advise on available adolescent health services Application method: Access at any participating primary health centre.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.health.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health / National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Health Act 2014, the Child Rights Act 2003, the National Adolescent Health and Development Policy, and the National Reproductive Health Policy. Draws on WHO standards for adolescent health, the ICPD Programme of Action, and UNFPA adolescent sexual and reproductive health guidelines.