EFFECT OF NGOS ON THE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, MAIDUGURI

NGOs contribute a distinctive perspective and expertise to the discourse on healthcare. Such organizations are frequently closely associated with the communities they serve, and thus possess a profound comprehension of the local circumstances and requirements. This allows them to innovate and adapt their strategies in response to emerging health challenges in a way that governmental entities are less able to do. Furthermore, NGOs frequently serve as advocates for marginalised populations, striving to ensure that their voices are heard and their needs are met within the healthcare system. NGOs play a vital role in the achievement of health system goals and ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare It is against this background that this study examined the effect of NGOs on the provision of healthcare facilities in the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri The study deployed a descriptive survey design that enabled systematic gathering and analysis of the data of a specific population. The study population was made up of 172 staff of NGOs and the sample size was 120 respondents calculated using Taro Yamane formula with a margin of error set at 5%. Simple random sampling was used to ensure that all the respondents had an equal possibility of participating in the sampling. The data were gathered using a structured questionnaire that was segmented into. Frequencies, percentages, means. Findings indicated that research concludes that there is effect of NGO on provision of Essential drugs, there is effect of NGOs on provision of affordable essential drugs and there is effect of NGOs on provision of healthcare equipment in State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. It was recommended, among others that NGOs should collaborate with governments, healthcare providers and other stakeholders to enhance access to essential drugs; Government should support NGO initiatives and NGOs should negotiate with pharmaceutical companies to secure affordable prices for essential drugs; they should also focus on providing essential drugs to underserved communities, ensuring equitable aces to healthcare.