The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of 25 billion naira through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare infrastructure in states.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee.
Pate said the funds were designated for direct facility financing and workforce incentives across states.
He said the disbursement would be facilitated through gateways including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
The minister announced the establishment of a dedicated reporting mechanism for citizens to report any misuse or deviation from guidelines regarding the disbursement of the funds.
Oyebanji Filani, who spoke on behalf of Commissioners for Health and Human Services, pledged that all the states would prioritise the quality of care provided to Nigerians even after leaving the hospital.
He expressed optimism about the potential impact of these efforts.