FG approves N40.76bn health fund allocation, extends insurance to inmates
The Federal Government has approved N40.76bn for the third-quarter 2026 Basic Health Care Provision Fund and extended health insurance coverage to inmates. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-n40-76bn-health-fund-allocation-extends-insurance-to-inmates/
The Federal Government has increased the allocation for the third quarter of 2026 under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to N40.76bn, marking a rise of N7.88bn from the previous quarter's disbursement of N32.88bn. Additionally, the government has extended health insurance coverage to inmates. Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, emphasized that these decisions demonstrate the government's dedication to enhancing access to healthcare, especially for vulnerable and underserved populations, as outlined in the Renewed Hope Agenda and the NHSRII.
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