The Nigeria’s Evolving Public Private Partnership Mixes in Health Care Sector

Abstract

Public private partnership (PPP) has been said to be a long term agreement between government agency and a private partner for the delivery of goods and services with both party sharing in the risks and rewards inherent in the delivery of the goods and services which include financial; risks and responsibilities. Public and private partnership is an answer to the high demand for infrastructure which is at all times high, which is not being currently met by traditional contracting methods. Private companies in conjunction with the public sector or one of its branches have therefore introduced this solution which provide a more integrated financial design construction, maintenance and operational solution to infrastructure projects. This research examined the evolution of public private partnership mixes in health care sector in Nigeria. It highlighted the origin of public private partnership, its importance and nature, that is, the meaning and significance of PPP; taken cognizance of the different model of PPP in Health sector. Data presentation included the appraisal and challenges of PPP in the various health sectors in Nigeria. It is sad to note that Nigeria and indeed Africa are losing their experienced Health Workers to developed countries as a result of neglect of their Health sectors and particularly in Nigeria, mismanagement of resources, lack of priority, lack of respect for human lives by our leaders, low wages, poor motivation, persistent shortages of basic medical supplies, poor working conditions, out dated equipment’s, lack of efficient and effective coordination, limited career opportunities and above all, economic reasons are among the most important factors responsible for this brain drain. The national health bill should be revisited by the national assembly while the introduction of national health insurance scheme (NHIS) by the past administration is welcomed by Nigerians. There should be increased access to care services by making primary healthcare available to all Nigerian irrespective of status, religion and sex.