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FG expands health insurance coverage to 24m Nigerians

Vanguard News November 10, 2026 4 views
FG expands health insurance coverage to 24m Nigerians

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Expansion of Health Insurance and Improved Healthcare Outcomes in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expanded health insurance coverage to 24 million Nigerians, a significant increase from the previous 16 million beneficiaries, as part of efforts to improve healthcare outcomes in the country.

Revitalisation of Primary Healthcare Centers

In addition to expanding health insurance coverage, the Federal Government has revitalised 3,526 primary healthcare centres (PHCs). This has led to a reduction in maternal mortality rates by 20%, with a corresponding drop in maternal deaths by 20%.

Reduction in Maternal Mortality Rates

The Federal Government's interventions in the health sector have resulted in a 20% reduction in maternal mortality rates and a 20% drop in maternal deaths.

Improved Healthcare Financing

The Federal Ministry of Health has proposed legislative reforms to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) allocation from 1% to 2%. This is expected to improve healthcare financing and access to healthcare services for the people of Nigeria.

Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage

The Federal Ministry of Health has also proposed a legislative reform to increase the BHCPF allocation from 1% to 2%. This is expected to improve healthcare financing and access to healthcare services for the people of Nigeria.

Improved Health Outcomes

The Federal Ministry of Health has also launched a new initiative to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria.

Revitalisation of Primary Healthcare Centers

The Federal Government has revitalised 3,526 primary healthcare centres, leading to a 20% reduction in maternal mortality rates and a 20% drop in maternal deaths.

Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage

The Federal Government has expanded health insurance coverage to 24 million Nigerians, a significant increase from the previous 16 million beneficiaries.

Healthcare Financing

The Federal Ministry of Health has proposed legislative reforms to increase the BHCPF allocation from 1% to 2%. This is expected to improve healthcare financing and access to healthcare services for the people of Nigeria.

Healthcare Access

The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria.

Improved Health Outcomes

The Federal Ministry of Health has revitalized 3,526 primary healthcare centers, leading to a 20% reduction in maternal mortality rates and a 20% drop in maternal deaths.

Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage

The Federal Ministry of Health has expanded health insurance coverage to 24 million Nigerians, a significant increase from the previous 16 million beneficiaries.

Healthcare Financing

The Federal Ministry of Health has proposed legislative reforms to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) allocation from 1% to 2%, which is expected to improve healthcare financing and access to healthcare services for the people of Nigeria.

Healthcare Access

The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria.

Improved Health Outcomes

The Federal Ministry of Health has revitalized 3,526 primary healthcare centers, leading to a 20% reduction in maternal mortality rates and a 20% drop in maternal deaths.

Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage

The Federal Ministry of Health has expanded health insurance coverage to 24 million Nigerians, a significant increase from the previous 16 million beneficiaries.

Healthcare Financing

The Federal Ministry of Health has proposed legislative reforms to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) allocation from 1% to 2%, which is expected to improve healthcare financing and access to healthcare services for the people of Nigeria.

Healthcare Access

The Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria.

Improved Health Outcomes

The Federal Ministry of Health has revitalized 3,526 primary healthcare centers, leading to a 20% reduction in maternal mortality rates and a 20% drop in maternal deaths.

Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage

The Federal Ministry of Health has expanded health insurance coverage to 24 million Nigerians, a

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