FG Disburses N13․775bn for Basic Healthcare
*Oyo, Lagos, Kano, Katsina, FCT, 11 other states get N6.5bnThe Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that a total of N13.775 billion was released for the take off of the first phase of disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund , out of which N6.5 billion were given to 15 states and the Federal Capital Teritory .
Speaking at the official disbursement of the first tranche Tuesday, Ehanire said the 15 states and the FCT, that were already benefitting from the disbursement were those that had met the eligibility criteria set as at February 2019, adding that other states which have now met the eligibility criteria will be accommodated.
Enahire said: “Today, it is with deep pleasure and high expectations that I am here before you all to officially launch the first phase of disbursement of funds to benefitting states through the NHIS Gateway. For this initial phase of disbursement, a total of N13.775 billion has been released, of which the National Health Insurance Scheme will be disbursing N6.5 billion to fifteen states plus the FCT which had met the eligibility criteria as at February 2019.
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