Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025, according to a new report.
The findings are contained in the National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) released on Wednesday in Abuja by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The report provides updated data on service quality and healthcare delivery across the country, highlighting concerns over clinical performance and patient care outcomes.
According to the survey, diagnostic accuracy was assessed using clinical vignettes across five priority diseases: diarrhoea, pneumonia, malaria, postpartum haemorrhage and asphyxia.
The NBS noted that the decline reflects persistent gaps in healthcare delivery, particularly in clinical decision-making among frontline health workers.
It added that the findings underscore the need for strengthened capacity building, improved diagnostic tools and enhanced supervision within Nigeria’s public health system.
The report further emphasised the importance of targeted interventions to address deficiencies in case management and to improve overall quality of care nationwide.
