The federal government has noted that only states with established health insurance schemes and contributory schemes would benefit from the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund. This came after the president Muhammed Buhari signed the National Health Insurance Authority Bill 2021 last week.
The newly signed law by the President repeals the National Health Insurance Scheme Act 2004.
Dr. Yahaya Oloriegbe, representing Kwara State Senatorial District who sponsored the NHIS Act said the aim of the bill is to alleviate poverty in the country by reducing avoidable deaths, ensuring quality health services, and preventing capital flight by those patronising foreign hospitals while also contributing to the nation’s economic development
The Federal Government has however, mandated all employers and employees in public, private, and informal sectors to have access to health insurance.