Records from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) reveal a significant increase in health insurance enrolment at both national and state levels over the past year. From a base of approximately 16 million enrollees in various schemes across the country by Q4 2023, total national enrolment has now reached about 18.7 million, marking an 11% increase.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced in Abuja that about 750,000 Nigerians signed up for health insurance by the end of 2023. This figure has already surpassed the presidential target for the year by 8%, showcasing the Federal Ministry of Health’s ability to meet and exceed the 2027 target.
Prof. Pate credited the current NHIA management, led by Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, for implementing strategic measures aimed at boosting enrolment figures as part of the administration’s goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. He highlighted efforts to improve collaboration with public and private sector partners as a key factor in driving enrolment growth.
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“The NHIA initiated and is leading the ongoing review of capitation fees paid to healthcare providers. These fixed payments are based on the estimated value of services provided to patients and are a crucial incentive for improving service quality and attracting enrollees. A temporary rate has already been agreed upon, with a revised rate to be announced soon,” Pate stated.
