The Federal Government has approved the release of ₦32.88 billion to states under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen primary healthcare, emergency medical services, health insurance, and disease preparedness nationwide.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the disbursement after the quarterly meeting of the Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee, which reviewed progress and challenges under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
According to Pate, the fund supports reforms under the Sector-Wide Approach and demonstrates the administration’s commitment to grassroots healthcare.
He noted that while ₦339 billion has been disbursed through the BHCPF in the past 12 years, ₦235 billion was released in just the last three years.
Key Highlights of the Announcement
Primary healthcare upgrades: Over 3,000 centres upgraded to Level Two status, with nearly 1,000 more undergoing revitalisation.
Direct facility financing: More than 8,000 centres now receive quarterly funds, with plans to expand to 17,600 facilities.
Emergency medical
