The Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the payment of ₦25bn to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), to further expand and enhance healthcare delivery to the populace.
This was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, who said the present administration is totally dedicated to changing the face of the health sector to attain Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) for Nigerians.
Health transformation, renewal and accessibility would be achieved with the approval of a Sector Wide Approach (SWAp), and the Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme (NHSRIP) according to a statement signed by a spokesperson for the ministry, Deworitshe Patricia.
He said, “Recognising the need for a more robust governance structure and clearer guidelines, the Ministry and its development partners are committed to making healthcare services accessible to Nigerian women, children and for all citizens, especially those in the vulnerable groups.
“The goal, in line with NHSRIP is to reduce the necessity for patients to travel long distances for care thereby qualitatively and equitably improving the overall health and wellbeing of Nigerians.”
Furthermore, he said after careful consideration on the progress and transformation of Nigeria’s primary healthcare delivery through SWAp, the assessment revealed the need for detailed reforms in the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), its programmes, operations, fiduciary system of accountability and public trust.
All states and Federal Capital Territory have pledged to righting the wrong so as to improve health services for Nigerians.
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