Public Awareness

Goal:
Promote public awareness of patients’ rights, healthcare policies, and the importance of accountability in healthcare to empower communities and improve health outcomes.

Key Actions:

• Public Sensitisation: Conduct nationwide sensitisation campaigns to educate the public about healthcare laws, patients’ rights, and the importance of seeking redress when rights are violated.
• Educational Materials: Develop and distribute educational materials, including brochures, infographics, and videos, that simplify complex healthcare policies for the general public.
• Community Engagement: Mobilise and engage communities through outreach programs, town hall meetings, and health forums to foster a culture of rights awareness and health-seeking behaviour.
• Use of Media Channels: Leverage traditional (radio, TV) and digital media (social media, websites) to reach diverse audiences and amplify our awareness messages.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased Public Awareness: A more informed public that understands their healthcare rights and the channels available for seeking redress.
• Empowered Communities: Communities that are more proactive in advocating for their healthcare rights and demanding quality services.
• Policy Influence: Greater public engagement influencing policymakers to improve healthcare laws and service delivery.

Partnerships:

• Collaboration with media houses, community-based organisations (CBOs), traditional and religious leaders, and similar organisations working in healthcare advocacy.