Enugu State has recorded notable improvements in primary healthcare delivery across key indicators, including routine immunisation, skilled birth attendance, and healthcare utilisation. However, health officials warn that persistent vaccination gaps could expose the state to a potential measles outbreak.
The warning is contained in a new performance report presented by the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENSPHCDA) during a Town Hall Engagement Meeting held on Monday in Enugu.
The meeting, jointly organised by the ENSPHCDA and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), reviewed statewide primary healthcare performance data between October 2025 and March 2026.
According to the report, Enugu State’s population estimate is 5.88 million people across 17 local government areas, supported by 566 primary healthcare centres and 990 public and private health facilities.
Of these, 260 facilities have been upgraded to Type 2 PHCs under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) framework, while 736 health facilities provide routine immunisation services across the state.
