The Nigerian government has disbursed N25.8 billion, with an additional N12.9 billion set to be released.
The disbursement was carried out through key health agencies, including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), the National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC), and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
This investment is part of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), a strategic initiative aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality while ensuring quality healthcare is accessible to all Nigerians, particularly the most vulnerable.
The funds have been allocated to 8,809 PHCs nationwide, ensuring that at least one center exists in every political ward within each Local Government Area (LGA).
According to the Secretary of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC), Mukhtar Muhammad, the BHCPF aims to expand its coverage, doubling the number of PHCs in every ward by 2027.
Muhammad however emphasized that PHCs can only access these funds if they meet strict fund-tracking criteria and if the State governments contribute the required 25% counterpart funding.
