Nigeria’s federal government has set ambitious health‑sector targets for 2031, aiming to make 90 % of its health centres fully functional and to increase health insurance coverage to 40 % of the population.
As part of the same policy, the government plans to extend maternal and newborn healthcare interventions to every one of the country’s 774 local government areas, ensuring that essential services reach the most remote communities.
Another key objective is to cut out‑of‑pocket health spending to below 50 % of total health expenditure by 2031, a move that would reduce financial barriers for patients across the nation.
These targets are part of Nigeria’s broader effort to improve the quality and accessibility of public health services, a priority highlighted in recent government statements and policy documents.
- 90 % of health centres fully functional by 2031
- 40 % of the population covered by health insurance by 2031
- Maternal and newborn interventions rolled out to all 774 local government areas
- Out‑of‑pocket health spending reduced to below 50 % by 2031
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
