The National Health Plan

The National Health Plan Overview

Introduction

  • The National Health Plan serves as a blueprint followed by the Department of Health (Niace, et. al 8th edition 1995).

Key Components (HPST)

  1. Health Problems

    • Defines the country's health challenges.

  2. Policy Thrusts

    • Lays out strategic health policy directions.

  3. Strategies

    • Details the approaches to tackle identified health issues.

  4. Targets

    • Sets specific goals to achieve within the health sector.