The Nigerian Government has approved the disbursement of N12.911 billion to key health agencies, including the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS).
The approval was made during the eighth meeting of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) held in Abuja.
This fund allocation pertains specifically to the fourth quarter of 2024 and aligns with the current BHCPF guidelines.
The eighth MOC is tasked with ensuring the effective implementation, transparency, and accountability of the BHCPF. It oversees the fund’s strategic direction, monitors disbursements, and guarantees alignment among the four principal agencies: NHIA, NPHCDA, NEMSAS, and NCDC.
The committee stated, “In alignment with Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Initiative and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s endorsement of a Sector-Wide Approach, significant reforms of the BHCPF have been initiated. These reforms, led by a sub-committee established during the 5th MOC meeting in 2023, include an ongoing review of the BHCPF guidelines, operational architecture reforms, and strengthening governance structures.”
