National Guidelines for the Integration of Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services into Primary Health Care Facilities in Nigeria
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Guidelines outline how primary health care facilities redesign services to be welcoming for adolescents and young people aged 10-24. They target facility managers, health staff, and young individuals to provide appropriate health services. This transforms facilities into youth-friendly spaces addressing specific needs.
National Guidelines for the Integration of Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services into Primary Health Care Facilities in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
Operational guidelines that describe how primary healthcare facilities should redesign their services to be welcoming, accessible, and appropriate for adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24.
Who Does It Target?
Primary healthcare facility managers and staff State and LGA health management teams Adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24 Community health workers and volunteers
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Transform primary healthcare facilities into adolescent-friendly spaces that provide comprehensive health services addressing the specific needs of young people, including sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and nutrition.
Key Features
Facility Redesign: Physical modifications including dedicated spaces, flexible hours, and privacy measures Provider Training: Skills building for health workers in youth-friendly communication and service delivery Service Package: Comprehensive services covering reproductive health, HIV, nutrition, mental health, and substance use Community Linkages: Engagement with schools, youth groups, and community organizations for outreach Quality Standards: Assessment tools for evaluating how well facilities meet adolescent-friendly criteria
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active in selected facilities with ongoing expansion Coverage: Primary healthcare facilities in states with adolescent health programmes Lead Agency: Federal Ministry of Health, Adolescent Health Unit Partners: UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, development partners
How to Access
Young people can access adolescent-friendly services at designated primary healthcare facilities. Visit the nearest primary healthcare centre that has been designated as adolescent-friendly Community health workers can provide information and referrals State health authorities maintain lists of participating facilities
Official Resources
Website: health.gov.ng Contact: Adolescent Health Unit, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Health Act 2014, the Child Rights Act 2003, the National Adolescent Health and Development Policy, and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency Act. Draws on WHO standards for adolescent and youth health services and UNFPA adolescent sexual and reproductive health operational guidelines.