Nigerian Govt Injects N65bn Into Basic Health

The Federal Government has injected more than N65 billion into basic health to support the continued implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in 2025.

This followed the resolutions of the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, chaired by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate.

The MOC said that N32.88 billion from the first-quarter 2025 release has been approved to cover BHCPF implementation for both the first and second quarters of the year.

According to the MOC, the allocation, split evenly at N16.44 billion per quarter, aligns with the 2020 BHCPF Guidelines and is expected to ensure the continuity of critical health financing activities.

A further N32.88 billion was also approved for third-quarter implementation, with disbursement expected by the end of August or upon the release of funds by relevant authorities.

The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to timely and efficient disbursement mechanisms to strengthen Nigeria’s primary healthcare system and move the country closer to achieving Universal Health Coverage.

It also formally approved the revised BHCPF Guidelines 2.0, which are slated for dissemination before the end of the third quarter.

According to the minister, the updated guidelines aim to enhance implementation coordination and accountability across all levels.

The MOC also confirmed the phased rollout of the Mini District Health Information System (Mini-DHIS) beginning in July 2025.