Keywords
state-local government
primary healthcare
service delivery
Oyo state
How to Cite
Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of the relationship between the Oyo state government and its local governments in providing primary healthcare service delivery. This study seeks to examine and offer evidence-based insights into how these levels of government cooperation, coordination, and communication affect the provision and quality of primary healthcare services. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study is an in-depth inquiry using a structured questionnaire and interview session. Data collected were analysed using descriptive methods. Structural Functionalism is adopted as the framework of analysis of this work. The findings showed that the relationship between the state governments is effective in the recruitment, training, and placement of primary healthcare workers. The study therefore concludes that a relationship exists between the state governments in providing primary healthcare service. The study guides policymakers in making policies in health sectors, especially in Oyo state.
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