Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN)

Name

Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN)

Legal name

Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria

Website

https://pshan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Coalition Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnerships (HLAJAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH), Sexual & Reproductive Health & Family Planning (SRH/FP) Programs (BPADAIAD), Global Health Research, Clinical Trials & Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) (HLAJAOAM)

Keywords

• Private healthcare coalition
• Healthcare advocacy programs
• Primary healthcare revitalization
• Public-private health partnerships
• Health membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagos

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Membership Fees: PSHAN generates revenue through tiered corporate membership subscriptions ranging from Premium (₦10m) to Diamond (₦100m) annually. This provides Nigerian and multinational organizations membership benefits including access to networking, advocacy platforms, and participation in healthcare initiatives.
2. Individual Membership Fees: Individual Gold and Silver memberships priced at ₦5m and ₦2.5m respectively, targeting individuals who meet general qualifications for membership in the alliance.
3. Private Sector Grants and Donations: Funding from founding patrons and partners including Aliko Dangote Foundation, Bill Gates, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, and corporate sponsors for specific programs like ADHFP, SEMA, and VHAN.
4. Program-Specific Funding: Dedicated funding for initiatives such as the MTN Foundation partnership (₦2.2 billion commitment for PHC revitalization), Gavi STEP Grant, and other donor-funded healthcare improvement programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PSHAN is a private sector-led coalition that mobilizes corporate resources and capabilities to improve Nigeria's healthcare system. It coordinates flagship programs including the Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme (ADHFP) for primary healthcare revitalization across Nigeria's 774 LGAs, SEMA for reproductive health market access, VHAN for vaccine hesitancy research, and the VIVO Health digital healthcare ecosystem. The organization funds these initiatives through tiered corporate and individual membership subscriptions, private sector donations, and program-specific grants.

Product overview

PSHAN operates as a platform organization offering multiple healthcare programs and initiatives rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include: VIVO Health (digital healthcare ecosystem with AI-powered symptom checking, Health ID, geolocation, and pharmacy services); ADHFP (Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme) for PHC revitalization across Nigeria's 774 LGAs; SEMA for reproductive health market access; and VHAN for vaccine hesitancy research. These programs are supported through corporate and individual membership tiers, partnerships with organizations like MTN Foundation, and collaborative initiatives with government agencies including NHIA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADHFP: Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme aimed at establishing primary healthcare facilities in each of Nigeria's 774 local government areas.
• SEMA
• VHAN
• CAP

Products and services

• VIVO Health A comprehensive digital healthcare services ecosystem aimed at closing gaps in emergency response and healthcare coordination across Nigeria. Offers Health Identification Number for patient profiles, AI-powered symptom checking, geolocation to locate verified healthcare providers, and pharmacy services with verified medications. Targeted at Nigerian consumers seeking direct access to healthcare services.
• ADHFP (Adopt-A-Healthcare-Facility Programme) A flagship PSHAN initiative to establish a primary healthcare facility in each of Nigeria's 774 local government areas to provide low-cost health services to poor and vulnerable populations. Offers two models: Greenfield (built from scratch) and Brownfield (upgrading existing facilities), coordinated through private sector adoption and partnerships.
• SEMA (Shaping Equitable Market Access) A partnership for reproductive health that aims to transform sexual and reproductive health markets so people have sustained access to comprehensive, quality, and affordable SRH products. Executed by PSHAN in consortium with PharmAccess Foundation and Halcyon Consulting, targeting pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, distributors, and policymakers in the reproductive health space.
• VHAN (Vaccine Hesitancy Assessment in Nigeria) A study designed to generate evidence to inform policymakers on upscaling and deploying COVID-19 and routine vaccination campaigns. Spin-off of PSHAN's Alliance for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (A4EPR) project, sponsored by Sanofi, focused on addressing vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria.
• PSHAN Membership Program Tiered membership offering including Corporate Diamond (₦100m), Gold (₦40m), Silver (₦20m), and Premium (₦10m) tiers, Individual Gold (₦5m) and Silver (₦2.5m) tiers, and Association membership. Provides members access to networking, advocacy platforms, and participation in healthcare initiatives in Nigeria.
• CAP (COVID-19 Awareness Programme) COVID-19 awareness initiative featuring 'Candid Conversations on COVID-19' aired over TV and Radio for 12 months, aimed at risk communication, vaccine rollout support, and public enlightenment around epidemic prevention. Reached 796,000 people across Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, and Benin Republic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ lives saved through PSHAN initiatives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MTN FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024Partnership under ADHFP to revitalize 52 primary healthcare centres nationwide through the 'What Can We Do Together' initiative. MTN Foundation committed ₦2.2 billion for community development to upgrade PHCs across Nigeria. PSHAN ensures project sustainability and lasting impact. The partnership has impacted 586 communities across 530 LGAs, reaching 2.93 million lives.
• Access BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccess Bank is featured as an esteemed partner and founding member of PSHAN. The bank has supported healthcare initiatives including VIVO Health platform launch and ADHFP programs.
• Zenith BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZenith Bank is featured as an esteemed partner and founding member of PSHAN. Chairman Jim Ovia serves as Co-chair of PSHAN's Board of Directors.
• Aliko Dangote FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding patron of PSHAN, the Aliko Dangote Foundation is the largest private foundation in sub-Saharan Africa. CEO Zouera Youssoufou serves on PSHAN's Board of Directors. Foundation has made significant contributions to healthcare including PHC revitalization.
• Aig-Imoukhuede FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, serves as a partner under PSHAN's partnership initiatives. Partnering with PSHAN to nominate and revitalize Primary Healthcare Centres across Nigeria.
• SanoficoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsor of the Vaccine Hesitancy Assessment in Nigeria (VHAN) project, a spin-off of PSHAN's Alliance for Epidemic Preparedness and Response (A4EPR) project. Sanofi representatives participated in project launch events.
• Gavi AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as an esteemed partner on PSHAN's partner page. Gavi has supported healthcare through programs including GAVI STEP Grant mentioned in past programs.
• WHOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as an esteemed partner. WHO collaborates with PSHAN on healthcare initiatives and policy alignment.
• National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to revitalize healthcare through ADHFP. NHIA aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030 and is collaborating with PSHAN to integrate PHCs into health insurance schemes.
• BudgIT FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSHAN and BudgIT signed MoU on boosting healthcare. Partnership aims to leverage data and civic technology for improved health outcomes.
• PharmAccess FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of SEMA consortium executing the Shaping Equitable Market Access for Reproductive Health project in Nigeria alongside PSHAN and Halcyon Consulting.
• Halcyon ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of SEMA consortium executing the Shaping Equitable Market Access for Reproductive Health project in Nigeria alongside PSHAN and PharmAccess Foundation.
• USAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in SEMA for Reproductive Health, providing insights and support for shaping health markets in Nigeria.
• UNFPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in SEMA for Reproductive Health, contributing to reproductive health supplies coalition efforts.
• Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in SEMA for Reproductive Health, engaging with local Reproductive Health Technical Working Groups.
• Mastercard FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented at PSHAN Health Investments Conference through Head of Health Ecosystems Nelly Ale, discussing equitable access to healthcare through PPPs.
• Africa Health BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Chairman Dr. Amit N. Thakker spoke at PSHAN Health Investments Conference on balancing risk and reward in health investments.
• VIVO Health Supporting StakeholderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple private sector stakeholders including Access Bank, Zenith Bank, MTN Foundation, and foundations have pledged support for VIVO Health platform's nationwide adoption.
• The How FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as an esteemed partner under PSHAN's partnership initiatives.
• WARIFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured as an esteemed partner under PSHAN's partnership initiatives.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation: Philanthropic foundation of PSHAN Director Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, actively partnering on PHC adoption and revitalisation across Nigeria. Directly comparable as a private-sector foundation financing PHC improvement.
• MedAccess: Non-profit social enterprise that uses volume guarantees and innovative financing to expand access to healthcare products in LMICs. Comparable mechanism — leveraging private-sector capital structures for public health outcomes — to PSHAN's PPP health focus.
• Aliko Dangote Foundation: The largest private foundation in sub-Saharan Africa, founded by PSHAN's Founding Patron, focused on nutrition, health, and education. Adjacent as a parallel Nigerian health-philanthropy vehicle; potential overlap as both pursue PHC revitalisation.
• Results for Development Institute (R4D): Global non-profit that designs and executes market-shaping and health systems programmes in low- and middle-income countries, including reproductive health market access work similar to PSHAN's SEMA project.

Direct peers

• Amref Health Africa: Africa's largest health NGO, operating health workforce, primary care, and partnership-driven programmes across multiple African countries. Highly comparable to PSHAN as a mission-aligned non-profit scaling health systems through partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Business-led global health organization that partners with governments to strengthen health systems and expand access to medicines and primary care. Closely comparable to PSHAN's private-sector-led, partnership-driven model for improving national health systems.
• Africa Health Business (AHB): Pan-African advisory firm convening healthcare investors, policymakers, and operators around PPPs and investment opportunities — closely mirroring PSHAN's Health Investments Conference at Medic West Africa. Both organisations play the convenor role in African healthcare deal flow.
• PharmAccess Foundation: Health systems strengthening NGO focused on Nigeria and other African markets, working on health insurance, quality care, and market access. Directly comparable as a co-conspirator on PSHAN's SEMA consortium and a fellow PPP health operator in Nigeria.

Broad incumbents

• Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance: A much larger, established public-private global health partnership funding immunization in low-income countries. Comparable as a PPP model in health; Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate of PSHAN's board is set to lead Gavi as incoming CEO.

Others

• Africa Healthcare Federation: Continental private-sector healthcare federation coordinating African healthcare providers, payers, and investors. Comparable in mission and stakeholder model — convening private healthcare actors across African markets — but continental rather than Nigeria-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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