Disbursements Under BHCPF Hit N323.6bn as at September 2026, Says FG

The federal government of Nigeria has reported that as of September 2026, a total of N323.6 billion has been disbursed under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) since its inception in 2019. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, during a recent briefing in Abuja.

In the last three years alone, N249.6 billion has been allocated to the BHCPF, which accounts for 77.1% of the total funds disbursed. The government aims to target 17,600 health facilities across the country with these funds to enhance healthcare delivery. The BHCPF is part of the government's efforts to improve access to basic health services for Nigerians, although specific details on the impact of these disbursements on healthcare outcomes were not provided in the reports.

Reported by THISDAY, Leadership.