FG launched N422.3bn for primary healthcare since 2019, disbursed N249.5bn underneath Tinubu – Pate

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, Tuesday mentioned cumulative releases underneath the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) reached ₦422.3 billion between 2019 and October 2026.

Pate mentioned ₦323.6 billion of the quantity had been disbursed to the fund’s implementing gateways, together with ₦249.5 billion underneath President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He acknowledged this Tuesday whereas delivering his keynote tackle on the 2026 Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review (JAR) in Abuja.

“By October 2026, cumulative Basic Health Care Provision Fund releases since 2019 had reached approximately ₦422.3 billion. Of the ₦323.6 billion disbursed to the gateways, ₦249.5 billion was disbursed under this administration,” he mentioned.

The minister additionally mentioned the federal government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to strengthen monitoring of BHCPF assets and enhance accountability.

The BHCPF is a authorities financing mechanism established to enhance entry to primary healthcare providers, notably on the main healthcare degree.

Pate mentioned all states and greater than 8,000 BHCPF-supported services had ready plans linked to price range priorities for the third consecutive 12 months.

“We are strengthening the connection between planning, expenditure and the services people receive,” he mentioned.

The minister additionally acknowledged that 3,526 main healthcare centres had been revitalised throughout the nation, whereas work was ongoing at one other 900 services.

He described the event as “substantial progress,” though he acknowledged that many services nonetheless wanted consideration.