… 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).
The week-long exercise, scheduled for August 3 to 7, 2026, will see trained assessors conduct rapid spot-checks in selected primary healthcare centres, secondary facilities and general hospitals to generate real-time evidence on service delivery, infrastructure, staffing, equipment and other critical indicators.
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.
