The Federal Government has allocated ₦40.7 billion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) for the improvement of primary healthcare services, according to the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib. In a statement reported by Premium Times Nigeria, Dr. Shuaib revealed that the funds would be disbursed to states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to support more than 13,000 primary healthcare facilities (PHCs). The aim is to improve access to essential health services across the country. According to the news report, the funds are part of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Voice of Nigeria also reported the development, stating that the funds will also target 90,000 inmates in correctional facilities. Tribune Online corroborated the report, stating that the funds will be disbursed to states and the FCT to improve access to essential health services through more than 13,000 PHCs. The funds are part of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This investment is a step towards achieving the government’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
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