FG reviews N235bn health fund as high patient costs persist
The Federal Government is reviewing its N235bn health fund as high out-of-pocket medical expenses continue to affect Nigerian households, says the NHIA. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-reviews-n235bn-health-fund-as-high-patient-costs-persist/
The Federal Government is reviewing a N235 billion health fund to address the issue of high patient expenses, even as the release of the fund over three years has raised concerns about the effectiveness of health financing. The Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, which the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) revealed, brings the importance of ensuring that growing health investments yield measurable results.
Health insurance enrolment has risen to over 23 million, but the financial burden on patients remains high. The two-day forum, starting on September 28, will bring together various stakeholders to focus on strengthening the use of evidence in health financing decisions to ensure that increased spending results in better healthcare delivery and improved patient outcomes.
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