Table 1: Pertinent PHC reforms in Nigeria over the past three decades [8,13].

Period

Event

2009

5-years (2010-2015) development/strategic plan

2004 - 2007

Health sector reform

2000

RBM's 80% target of ITNs ownership by year-2010

1999 - 2004

National Health Insurance

1998

Launch of National Health Policy

1996

National malaria control policy

1986

Adoption of Models for PHC

1975 – 1980

Basic Health Service Scheme