NATIONAL INTEGRATED PNEUMONIA CONTROL STRATEGY
Strategy · Health
A Strategy integrates Nigeria's approaches for pneumonia prevention and control via vaccination, nutrition, and case management for children under five. It targets children, caregivers, healthcare providers, and immunization programs. This aims to strengthen health frameworks and improve public outcomes.
What Is This Policy?
Nigeria's integrated strategy for pneumonia prevention and control, targeting children under 5 through vaccination, nutrition, and case management.
Who Does It Target?
Children under 5, caregivers, healthcare providers, and immunization programs.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen regulatory and policy frameworks, improve public outcomes, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Health Act 2014, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency Act, the Nigeria Expanded Programme on Immunization, and the Child Rights Act 2003. Draws on WHO Global Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Pneumonia (GAPP) and UNICEF Every Child ALIVE guidelines.