The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) towards the provision of health security and the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof. Muhammed Pate has said.
Pate, who made the disclosure at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee on Thursday in Abuja said the allocated funds were designated for direct facility financing and workforce incentives across the states.
He further added that the disbursement process would be managed through the gateways of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
According to him, the disbursed funds would undergo stringent accountability and transparency measures while revealing that a dedicated reporting mechanism for citizens to report any misuse or deviation from disbursement guidelines has been put in place.
Noting the initiative’s alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes for Nigerian women, children, and vulnerable populations, the Minister said: “We recognize the importance of prioritizing healthcare services for all citizens, especially those in vulnerable groups.
“This substantial investment underscores our dedication to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and supporting our healthcare workforce.
“In addition to direct facility financing and workforce incentives, a portion of the funds will be allocated by the NHIA to provide financial protection for the poorest and most vulnerable populations, further ensuring equitable.
