The National Health Act which is yet to be popular among Nigerians, and which is expected to encompass all health-related issues is to release about N50 billion annually. This can save the lives of 3,131,510 mothers, newborns and under 5s by 2022 and thus support Nigeria’s response to poor indices.He said, “The Act will release about N50 billion annually depending on Nigeria’s cumulative income. This could save the lives of 3,131,510 mothers, newborns and under 5s by 2022 and thus support Nigeria’s response to poor indices.”
”50% of the consolidated revenue must go to NHIS. It should be used to expand insurance for the public sector. 20% of the money is for vaccines, essential drugs, and commodities. They are cheap and are simple drugs that will amplify messages.” “15% is expected to go for laboratory facilities, infrastructure in hospitals, and sophisticated equipment which should go to the primary healthcare; simple equipment and not scanners that usually gulp so much money; 10% for boosting human resources at healthcare facilities to guide midwives and 5% for emergency medicine at tertiary facilities to be coordinated by the Ministry of Health.”
Source: Leadership Online
