Kaduna Enrolls 32,000 in Free Health Insurance Scheme

Kaduna State has successfully enrolled 32,000 vulnerable residents across its 23 local government areas in a free health insurance scheme, as disclosed by Mallam Abubakar Hassan, the Director General of the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA). This initiative is part of the state's commitment to provide one year of free healthcare services until December 2025.

With this enrollment, the total number of vulnerable individuals covered by the scheme has reached 146,000, including 114,000 previously enrolled. The scheme aims to significantly reduce maternal and child mortality rates in the state.

KADCHMA, established under a law in 2016, is responsible for regulating and managing the contributory health insurance scheme, which pools funds from the government and employers to ensure access to affordable healthcare services. The distribution of beneficiaries is based on population size and poverty index data from 2026.

The initiative aligns with Nigeria's broader health financing reforms aimed at reducing out-of-pocket spending and improving health outcomes, particularly for pregnant women and children.