National Training Policy for the Health and Development of Adolescent and Young People in Nigeria
Policy · Health
A Policy sets standards for training healthcare providers to deliver youth-friendly health services for adolescents and young people. It targets health facilities, training institutions, and program managers. This builds a skilled workforce to improve health outcomes for this group.
National Training Policy for the Health and Development of Adolescent and Young People in Nigeria
What Is This Policy?
A policy that defines the standards and requirements for training healthcare providers to deliver quality, youth-friendly health services that address the specific needs of adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24.
Who Does It Target?
Healthcare providers at primary and secondary health facilities Pre-service training institutions for health professionals In-service training programme coordinators State and LGA adolescent health programme managers
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Build a skilled health workforce capable of providing comprehensive, respectful, and confidential health services to adolescents and young people, contributing to improved health outcomes for this age group.
Key Features
Core Competencies: Defined knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for adolescent-friendly service delivery Pre-Service Integration: Incorporation of adolescent health modules into medical, nursing, and midwifery curricula In-Service Training: Structured continuing education programmes for practising health workers Training of Trainers: Programmes for developing a cadre of adolescent health master trainers Supportive Supervision: Follow-up and mentoring frameworks to reinforce training outcomes in practice
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active in states with adolescent health programmes Coverage: Health training institutions and health facilities with adolescent services Lead Agency: Federal Ministry of Health, Adolescent Health Unit Partners: UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, professional health training councils
How to Access
Training programmes are organized through the Federal and state ministries of health and partner organizations. Health workers are nominated by their facilities for adolescent health training Pre-service institutions integrate adolescent health into existing curricula Contact the Adolescent Health Unit for scheduled training opportunities
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, the National Policy on Education, and the National Population Policy. Draws on WHO standards for adolescent health workforce training, UNFPA capacity building guidelines, and the ICPD Programme of Action.