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 reviewing the impact of the N235bn health fund, released over three years via the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, in an effort to address the persisting issue of high out-of-pocket medical expenses for Nigerian households. The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) revealed that despite health insurance enrolment rising to over 23 million, the financial burden on patients remains substantial.
The two-day Nigeria Health Financing Research & Learning Forum, set to begin on September 28, aims to strengthen the use of evidence in decision-making related to healthcare funding, provider payments, and resource allocation for maximum impact. The forum will bring together stakeholders from Nigeria and other countries to discuss how limited resources can be deployed more effectively to improve healthcare services, access to effective treatments, and patient outcomes.
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