The NDDA Health Policy Committee is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of Nigerians through the development, advocacy, and implementation of evidence-based health policies. The committee strives to address key healthcare challenges, promote health equity, and contribute to the improvement of the healthcare system in Nigeria.

1. Committee Structure:
   • Chairperson:
     • Responsible for providing leadership to the committee.
     • Coordinates committee activities and ensures alignment with NDDA’s mission and goals.
     • Represents the Health Policy Committee within the NDDA leadership and external partnerships.
   • Vice Chairperson:
     • Assists the Chairperson in fulfilling their responsibilities.
     • Takes on leadership duties in the absence of the Chairperson.
   • Committee Members:
     • Comprise healthcare professionals with diverse expertise, including physicians, public health experts, researchers, and policy analysts.
     • Collaborate on policy development, advocacy strategies, and implementation plans.
   • Liaison with NDDA Leadership:
     • The Health Policy Committee maintains regular communication with the NDDA Executive Committee to align priorities and seek guidance on overarching organizational goals.
2. Key Responsibilities:
   • Policy Development:
     • Conduct comprehensive assessments of healthcare challenges in Nigeria.
     • Formulate evidence-based health policy recommendations addressing key issues identified.
   • Advocacy:
     • Advocate for the adoption of NDDA-supported policies with relevant governmental bodies, policymakers, and stakeholders.
     • Develop advocacy strategies to raise awareness of critical health issues.
   • Research and Analysis:
     • Engage in research activities to support the development of informed policy recommendations.
     • Analyze existing health policies and their impact on the Nigerian population.
   • Collaboration:
     • Foster collaborations with national and international health organisations, academic institutions, and government agencies.
     • Leverage partnerships to amplify the impact of health policy initiatives.
   • Public Engagement:
     • Develop communication strategies to engage the public in health policy discussions.
     • Organize educational initiatives to increase awareness of health issues among the population.
   • Monitoring and Evaluation:
     • Establish mechanisms for monitoring the implementation of endorsed health policies.
     • Evaluate the impact of policies on healthcare outcomes and propose adjustments as needed.
   • Reporting:
     • Regularly report progress, findings, and recommendations to the NDDA Executive Committee.
     • Provide updates to NDDA members through various communication channels.
3. Meetings and Activities:
   • Frequency:
     • Regular committee meetings to discuss ongoing initiatives, share updates, and plan future activities.
   • Workshops and Forums:
     • Conduct workshops, forums, and webinars to facilitate discussions on specific health policy topics.
   • Annual Policy Symposium:
     • Organize an annual symposium to showcase research findings, policy recommendations, and engage stakeholders in meaningful discussions.