Spatial distribution and provision of rural medical services in ekiti state, Nigeria

Abstract

A good health is a pre-requisite to socio-economic and political development. Provision of essential social services especially, medical services, contribute directly and indirectly to human well being hence, it must be accorded priority at any level of government. Where they were inadequately provided, citizenry are subjected to high incidence of morbidity and mortality from the prevalence of preventable and infection disease. The study employs data from primary and secondary sources and use facility model and public location theory as basis for its theoretical underpinning. Results from the study show that though medical facilities were available in most of the settlements but were inadequate to cope with the population. The study suggests provisions of more medical services be provided in the state. The study of benefit to researchers and policy makers in the health systems.

Key Words: Medical Services, provision and distribution, conceptualization, Ekiti State.