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By Nigeria Health Watch | November 9, 2024

Kadani Residents Demand for Inclusive Healthcare Services

Residents of Kadani community of Kura Local Government Area, Kano, are growing increasingly desperate as they are confronted with an emerging threat: the complete absence of healthcare services and perceived systemic neglect of their community. Hauwa, a mother of two, expresses her disappointment, noting that despite attending antenatal care at the health post, the Fulanis […]

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Transforming Healthcare Access in Kano State: BHCPF’s Sustained Funding and Accountability

By Nigeria Health Watch | July 15, 2024

Historically, access to healthcare in Nigeria has been a significant challenge, with out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditure accounting for approximately 70% of healthcare financing — among the highest rates globally. To alleviate this financial burden, the Federal Government of Nigeria established the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) under the National Health Act, aimed at ensuring sustainable financing for […]

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