National Strategic Framework on the Health and Development of Adolescents and Young People in Nigeria 2007-2011

National Strategic Framework on the Health and Development of Adolescents and Young People in Nigeria

This framework compliments the National Policy on Adolescent and Young Persons’ Health & Development and aims to translate policy into actionable plans to improve the health and development of adolescents in Nigeria. It outlines major areas of adolescent care and needs and describes broad strategies for intervention in the areas of sexual behaviour, reproductive health, nutrition, accidents, drug abuse, education, career and employment, and parental responsibilities and social adjustment. It also sets out specific objectives for improvements and recommended activities and indicators for measuring achievements.