Over 20 Million Nigerians Enrolled in National Health Insurance Scheme

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has made significant progress in enrolling Nigerians in its health insurance scheme, with over 20 million enrolled across the country. This was disclosed by Alh Adamu Abdullahi, Acting Zonal Coordinator (North Central) of the NHIA, during an interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. The NHIA aims to achieve universal health coverage (UCH) by 2030, with the goal of enrolling 44 million people who will be able to access healthcare delivery.

Key Takeaways:

• The NHIA has enrolled over 20 million Nigerians in its health insurance scheme across the country.
• The agency aims to achieve universal health coverage (UCH) by 2030, targeting enrollment of 44 million people.
• The NHIA is increasing the tariff in terms of capitation and fee for service, with the current fee for capitation being N1,450 per life registered.
• The agency has increased the standard of accreditation and re-accreditation to ensure efficiency and quality in service delivery.
• The NHIA's Director General, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, is committed to ensuring that every Nigerian is enrolled under the health insurance scheme.
• The NHIA is working with stakeholders, including health management officials, healthcare providers, ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), to sensitise the public on its policies.

Statistics:

• Over 20 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme.
• The NHIA aims to enroll 44 million people by 2030.
• The current fee for capitation is N1,450 per life registered.
• The NHIA has increased the standard of accreditation and re-accreditation.
• The agency is working with over 2,000 HMOs and health providers.

Sources:

• "Acting Zonal Coordinator (North Central) of the NHIA, Alh Adamu Abdullahi" (no date mentioned)
• LEADERSHIP (no date mentioned)