title: Major barriers to effective delivery of health services in Nigeria.
abstract: Major barriers to effective delivery of health services associated with health service organizations, professionals, and care recipients in Nigeria are reviewed. Discussed are: lack of health planning efforts by health agencies; problems of health services accessibility; poor public health image; and inadequate health manpower and training programs. Remedies suggested include comprehensive health planning and consumer involvement in community health decision-making.
authors.affiliation: Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Omishakin