Abuja, July 14, 2026 -The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it is to expanding access to quality healthcare for vulnerable Nigerians through targeted financing programmes.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying its interventions are anchored on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund and other specialised programmes.
It said the interventions are also designed to improve access to essential health services while protecting poor and vulnerable households from catastrophic healthcare costs
“Nigeria’s journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not just about expanding health insurance coverage but building a system that protects the vulnerable, advances equity, and ensures no one is left behind.
“Through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) continues to broaden access to essential care for vulnerable Nigerians across all 36 states and the FCT,” the statement partly read.
The NHIA said it is also deepening its equity mandate through targeted financing programmes aligned with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII).
“These interventions are designed to reach those most at risk of poor health outcomes and financial hardship.”
“These include: – Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, which provides the Basic Minimum Package of Health Services to vulnerable populations, including the poor, elderly, women at risk, children under five, internally displaced persons, and other underserved groups.
“NHIA Financing Access to Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC), which supports vulnerable women at risk of maternal complications, as well as sick newborns needing urgent care.
“The Fistula-Free Programme (FFP), which provides support for women living with obstetric fistula. Global Fund financial access programmes, which extend coverage to key populations, including people living with HIV and those affected by Tuberculosis.”
“At NHIA, we are expanding coverage, protecting households, and improving access to quality care for those who need it most. This is a public health and financial protection imperative.” the agency said.
