he Alma Ata declaration puts responsibilities on the community as an important stakeholder, including
making decisions on planning, organizing, and implementation of health services at primary level. The
University of Medical Sciences Ondo (UNIMED) operates a unique and innovative model of Primary
Health Care to deliver “Health For All”. The objective of this research was to assess the relationship
between stakeholders’ engagement and community involvement and utilization of maternal and child
health services in selected communities of Ondo State in Southwestern Nigeria. The UNIMED model
involved a top-bottom approach to community participation and engagement that dovetailed to the
selection of 3 local governments, communities and comprehensive health centers.