PSHAN Pledges N3.87bn For Family Planning Access

Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) said it is investing N3.87 billion ($2.3 million) by 2034 to improve access to family planning (FP)/child spacing services across Nigeria.

Announced at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Family Planning Conference in Abuja said, this groundbreaking commitment underscores PSHAN’s dedication to addressing critical gaps in FP services through sustainable private sector engagement and innovative solutions.

Through the flagship Adopt-a-Health Facility Programme (ADHFP), PSHAN will establish 774 world-class primary healthcare centers (PHCs)—one in each Local Government Area (LGA) of Nigeria. These facilities, it said, aim to provide integrated child spacing services to over 30 million women and girls directly by 2030 and an additional 50 million people indirectly.

The initiative is expected to reduce maternal mortality by 30 per cent and increase modern contraceptive prevalence rates (mCPR) by 25 per cent, significantly contributing to Nigeria’s healthcare improvement goals.

PSHAN’s commitment addresses critical gaps in FP services, particularly in underserved and rural areas, by mobilising private sector resources, improving healthcare infrastructure, and ensuring consistent supply chains for FP commodities.

The alliance’s focus on community engagement, local manufacturing of FP products, and male involvement highlights its holistic approach to reproductive health.

Speaking on this historic commitment, the MD/CEO of PSHAN, Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe, stated.

“Family planning is fundamental to improving maternal and child health, empowering women, and fostering sustainable development. By leveraging private sector resources, we are breaking barriers to access, ensuring that underserved communities receive the care they deserve. This is more than an investment in health; it is an investment in Nigeria’s future,” she said.

Similarly, the director, Policy, PSHAN, Dr. Anne Adah-Ogoh, highlighted the significance of commitment, noting that this commitment reflects PSHAN’s holistic approach to addressing reproductive health challenges. “We are not only building facilities but also creating an enabling environment for transformative change. Together with private sector partners, we aim to redefine family planning access and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system,”Adah-Ogoh noted.