The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has showcased the life-saving impact of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in primary healthcare delivery at the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum held in Abuja on July 14 and 15, 2025.
The two-day forum, hosted by the West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH), brought together health leaders and experts to rethink healthcare service delivery on the continent. Discussions focused on addressing long-standing challenges and exploring practical, sustainable solutions for Africa’s primary healthcare systems.
A faculty partner at the forum, the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation led a plenary session on “Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): Leveraging Resources for Sustainable Health Systems.” The session highlighted how collaboration between the public and private sectors can close critical healthcare gaps and improve access to essential services.
The Foundation drew from its experience with the Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Programme (ADHFP), an initiative developed in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN). The programme aims to revitalise Nigeria’s primary healthcare centres.
So far, the Foundation has committed ₦3 billion to upgrading 23 healthcare facilities. Of these, four centres have already been fully revitalised, with early results showing remarkable improvements.
“In just eight months, immunisation numbers in these revitalised centres rose from 35 to 687, a 1,700% increase,” the Foundation revealed. “Over 500 children under five have been tested and treated for malaria, while antenatal visits have surged by 1,200%.”
Most significantly, the Foundation reported zero maternal and child deaths in the upgraded centres—a strong indicator of the programme’s impact.
“Solving Africa’s healthcare problems requires bold thinking and new approaches to funding,” said Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair of the Foundation.
“We’ve seen first-hand how public-private partnerships, when designed with clear goals and aligned with government efforts, can make a real difference and help build stronger, more resilient health systems.”
The Foundation said its participation in the forum aligns with its broader goal to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare for underserved communities across Africa. By sharing lessons learned, it hopes to inspire greater collaboration and smarter investments across the continent.
Foundation Highlights PPP Gains in Primary Health Revamp
