Nigeria Records 2.4 Million New Health Insurance Enrollees in 2024
Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinator of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, announced Nigeria's progress in expanding health insurance coverage, adding 2.4 million new enrollees in 2024. This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to achieving universal health coverage.
The government is focusing on reducing out-of-pocket payments and improving healthcare services by training more health workers and investing in infrastructure. The goal is to ensure every Nigerian has access to quality and affordable healthcare by 2030.
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