FG reviews impact of N235bn health fund
The Federal Government is assessing the impact of its N235bn health fund as high out-of-pocket medical expenses persist despite increased funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reviews-impact-of-n235bn-health-fund/
The Federal Government is intensifying its efforts to evaluate the impact of the N235 billion health financing fund, despite over 23 million Nigerians now enrolled in health insurance, according to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). NHIA disclosed this during preparations for the inaugural Nigeria Health Financing Research & Learning Forum, which begins on September 28.
NHIA stated, "The Federal Government has also released N235bn through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in the past three years, increasing the importance of ensuring that growing health investments deliver measurable results." However, out-of-pocket expenditures remain high, leaving many families vulnerable to steep medical bills.
The forum aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and health financing experts to explore how to deploy limited resources more effectively. It will focus on strengthening evidence-based decision-making in health financing, provider payment systems, and identifying where resources can have the most significant impact.
Discussions will cover areas such as health technology assessment, research translation, and strengthening the link between research, financing decisions, and patient care outcomes.
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