The Federal Government has disclosed that it will disburse N50 billion from the Basic Health Provision Fund (BHCPF) to service, upgrade, and expand primary healthcare centers nationwide. A subcommittee within the MOC, composed of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Chairman of State Primary Health Care Development Agencies, Chairman of Health Commissioner’s Forum, representatives of development partners, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), have been established to ensure the effective implementation of the allocated BHCPF. The Minister said there is no time to waste for work to start, “In the first quarter of 2024, at least N50b, which has already accrued in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund. “We expect that to be disbursed through the State’s primary health care facilities to deliver services to women and children. “We must all put on our passionate hats to think about the poor and the vulnerable, that’s what this meeting is about,” Offor said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 22, 2023 03:27 UTC