Tag: Primary Healthcare

FG unveils BHCPF 2.0, approves ₦32.9bn to boost Primary Healthcare

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion under a revised framework of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen access to quality primary healthcare services and enhance accountability in fund management across Nigeria.   The announcement was made on Wednesday during the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) in Abuja.   Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who chaired the meeting, also launched the BHCPF 2.0 Revised Guideline, describing it…

FG, States reaffirm commitment to Primary Healthcare as 11th BHCPF Oversight Meeting approves over ₦65bn for 2025 implementation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government, in collaboration with state governments and stakeholders across the health sector, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), as the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting held in Abuja.   Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said over 37 million Nigerians have accessed healthcare services through the BHCPF, a milestone made possible by strong partnerships among federal, state, and local governments, civil society groups, private sector actors, and development partners.   According…