Healthcare providers, under the aegis of Healthcare Providers’ Association of Nigeria, have called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s health insurance system, warning that despite rising enrolment, most Nigerians still pay for healthcare from their pockets, leaving many households financially vulnerable when illness strikes.
The healthcare providers said expanding coverage to traders, artisans, transport workers and small business owners would require affordable contribution plans, timely reimbursement of healthcare providers and the integration of community pharmacies into health insurance networks.
HCPAN called for stronger collaboration between regulators, insurers and frontline professionals to expand coverage, improve service delivery and ensure that health insurance translates into accessible, quality care for Nigerians.
They made the call at the 2026 Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of HCPAN Lagos State chapter, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry building in Lagos on Tuesday.
The conference was themed, “Expanding Health Insurance Coverage in Nigeria:
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