Modelling Accessibility to Healthcare facilities in Chanchaga L.G.A Minna, Niger State

Abstract

The study attempt a method for identifying potential areas for sitting of new primary health care facilities in Chanchage Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. This analysis was applied to twenty (20) primary health care facilities within the study area. Buffer analysis was used to determine localities with high and poor access to each of the primary health care facilities. Seven (7) localities were identified as potential areas for establishing new primary health care facilities. The result produces was in form of maps represented as models developed in order to enhance the dissemination of information to the health planners, and aid them in siting new health care facilities in areas they are mostly needed.