Access to quality health care is important in determining the well-being of the people. It is imperative for the government, nongovernment organizations, international donor agencies, and concerned individuals to provide quality health care to the most vulnerable and deprived rural population in Nigeria. One such effort is through the activities of Sustainable health for environment development (SHED Africa), in the provision of healthcare in communities in the Obubra local government area of Cross River State. This study examines the impact of such activities on the well-being of the people. The study adopts a descriptive design. The population consists of the inhabitants of the ten villages in the Ofumbongha community: about 5000 people. A research instrument was developed and administered to a sample size of 400 respondents randomly selected from the population. From this number administered, 393 instruments were properly filled and returned. Data obtained from 393 respondents were analysed using a simple percentage statistical technique. The result obtains from the analysis shows that SHED Africa has contributed significantly to creating awareness and providing access to quality healthcare in the Ofumbongha community, Obubra local government area of Cross River State. The result from the study provides a framework for policy advocacies and sustainability. It reiterates the need for participatory reform mechanism in the Nigerian health sector.
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SHED, Health Care, Awareness, Accessibility
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Anam, B. E., Adeniyi, P. O., Alozie, N. E., Ironbar, V. E., Uzoh, E. E., et al. (2023). Sustainable Health for Environment Development (SHED-Africa) and Accessibility to Health Care in Nigeria. World Journal of Public Health, 8(4), 315-321. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.wjph.20230804.20
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Anam, B. E.; Adeniyi, P. O.; Alozie, N. E.; Ironbar, V. E.; Uzoh, E. E., et al. Sustainable Health for Environment Development (SHED-Africa) and Accessibility to Health Care in Nigeria. World J. Public Health 2023, 8(4), 315-321. doi: 10.11648/j.wjph.20230804.20
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