Spatial Governance and Analysis of Rural Health Infrastructure: The Case of Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The governance of rural health infrastructure depends on the spatial decisions of local and health policymakers during the process of their provision. This study analysed fifty-one public rural health infrastructures in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Ondo State such as Akoko North West, Ondo East, and Irele. These LGAs were sampled randomly from the three Senatorial Districts in Ondo State using the Nearest Neighbour Analysis to determine if the existing locations were effectively governed. The findings show variations in the spatial patterns of the rural health infrastructures. The study suggested the provision of additional infrastructure in each LGA to address unequal access. It also recommended the designing of an infrastructure plan to guide future spatial decisions.