An Analysis on the Spatial Distribution of Healthcare Facilities in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State

Abstract

This research examined the spatial distribution of healthcare centers in Mubi North Local Government area of Adamawa state using GIS. . Data were obtained from primary and secondary sources. The objective of the study is to map out the health care centers of the study area: A GPS was used to collect the coordinates of each Healthcare center. All the health centers constitute the study area. Data from the field survey about the location, name and types of Healthcare centers in the study area were collected which includes one general hospital; one model primary health center, 23 primary health centers, six clinic, four dispensaries and seven private hospitals. About 397 questionnaires were distributed by convenience sampling across the health centers. Descriptive analysis was used in analyzing the data. Analysis shows the accessibility to primary Healthcare centers in the study area is uneven. The also results indicate that primary Healthcare centers in the study area have an irregular distribution pattern; this shows an uneven distribution across all the wards in the study area. The study recommended that accessible roads should be constructed to link up settlements and Healthcare centers and there should be synergy between federal, state and Local Government Areas in investing their resources to improve primary Healthcare centers most especially employing health personnel.