Open Lagos Health Sector Spot-Check begins ahead of 2030 SDG deadline

… CSOs to assess 72 health facilities across 18 LGAsBy Chioma Obinna A coalition of civil society organisations, in collaboration with key health sector stakeholders, has launched the Open Lagos Health Sector Spot-Check, an ambitious accountability initiative that will assess 72 public health facilities across 18 local government areas in Lagos State as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery ahead of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Findings from the exercise will culminate in an Open Lagos Health Sector Dialogue, where government officials, traditional rulers, local government chairmen, development partners, private sector representatives, community leaders and civil society organisations will review a health sector scorecard and agree on actions to address identified gaps.

The initiative is being championed by the Lagos State Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP), the Lagos State Accountability Mechanism (LASAM), the Public Health Sustainable Advocacy Initiative (PHSAI) Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and other civil society partners, working in collaboration with Engender Health, the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget.