Federal Government Allocates N40.76bn for Health Fund
The Federal Government has approved an allocation of N40.76bn for the third-quarter 2026 disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, which is an increase of N7.88bn from the previous quarter's allocation of N32.88bn. Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, stated that these decisions demonstrate the government's commitment to enhancing access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable Nigerians.
The minister emphasized that the measures align with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). Additionally, the government announced the extension of health insurance coverage to inmates, although further details regarding the implementation of this allocation and the insurance arrangements were not provided.
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