BY JULIET EKWENUGO
Kaduna
Northern Christian leaders under the umbrella of the Northern Christian Association (NCA) have partnered with Equity Health Group and other stakeholders to deploy 1,000 containerised clinics across Nigeria, targeting underserved communities.
The initiative, which aimed at addressing the country’s healthcare access gap, will prioritise rural and hard-to-reach areas, particularly in Northern Nigeria where access to quality healthcare services remains limited.
The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the NCA and Equity Health Group in collaboration with Doktorconnect and United International HMO.
In a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna, the Chairman of NCA, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, said the partnership reflects the growing role of faith-based organisations in supporting community development efforts.
He noted that the association’s extensive grassroots network would be leveraged to ensure effective implementation of the project across communities.
Hayab said the planned clinics would complement existing government and private healthcare services by bringing essential medical services closer to the people.
According to him, each of the containerised clinics will provide basic healthcare services, including medical consultations, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation, diagnostic services and telemedicine-enabled care.
He added that the initiative would help expand access to healthcare for millions of Nigerians, especially those in areas with limited or non-functional health facilities.
On her part, the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Group, Dr. Princess Ibe, said the partnership underscores the organisation’s commitment to transforming healthcare delivery through innovation and collaboration.
She explained that the integration of physical clinic infrastructure with digital health technology and insurance coverage would help build a more inclusive and sustainable healthcare system.
Stakeholders said the use of containerised clinics offers a flexible and scalable solution, enabling rapid deployment even in communities with poor infrastructure or security concerns.
The project is expected to be implemented in phases, beginning with high-need areas, and is projected to improve primary healthcare outcomes while also creating employment opportunities for healthcare workers and support staff.
