The Role Of Health Education In Nigeria Health Care Delivery System
Ayuk Martin Bate
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
Dr. Raphael E. Ochiaka
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
OKoli Sussan Nkechi
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu (ESUT)
Keywords: health, health education, Health Educator, Healthcare services
Abstract
The quality of health is a fundamental right of all Nigerian citizens. This can only be achieved through effective health care services. The purpose of this study is to examine the place of health education in the Nigerian Healthcare Delivery System. The paper discussed the Nigerian healthcare health structure, types of Nigerian health delivery services, Concept of health education, the responsibilities of health Educators in the Nigeria health care Delivery, Health Education as a tool for effective Health care delivery system and the relationship between health education specialist and the other health professionals and the challenges facing Health Education in Nigeria healthcare Delivery System. In conclusion, the practice of health care delivery cannot be effective without proper implementation of health education. It is therefore recommended that government at all levels should ensure that health education and well-trained health educators should form part of medical team for effective Healthcare services in Nigeria.