Agency Disbursed N400m to Health Facilities in Borno in Q1, Q2 – Official
The Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has disbursed over N400million to 171 primary healthcare centres and nine secondary health facilities providing free treatment to vulnerable persons across the state.
The Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, Dr Saleh Abba, said the disbursement was for the first and second quarters of 2024.
“These disbursements are N396. 4 million as capitation for the primary healthcare facilities and N7.7 milliom as fee-for-service payments of Secondary health facilities for the first and second quarters of 2024.
The fund, he said, is aimed at supporting the healthcare services provided to 119,418 beneficiaries of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
The BHCPF, he added, was established by the National Health Act of 2014, is a government initiative designed to enhance healthcare access for vulnerable populations in Nigeria.
The fund, he added, is a collaborative effort between federal and state governments, with states contributing 25 per cent of the total funding.
Launched in 2020, Abba said, the BHCPF addresses the challenge of limited healthcare accessibility, particularly for marginalized groups.
He said the programme seeks to address the longstanding challenge of limited healthcare accessibility for marginalised populations.
Abba said the initiative which covers 24 LGAs in the state, demonstrated the Governor Babagana Zulum administration commitment to improving healthcare access and equity across the region.
He lauded Gov. Babagana Zulum-led administration’s commitment to resettlement of displaced persons and also for efforts to scale up health care delivery for the returnees.
“BOSCHMA is dedicated to improving public health through strategic initiatives, partnerships, and effective healthcare delivery systems.
“BOSCHMA focuses on improving maternal and child, and enhancing wellbeing of the citizens by ensuring access to quality healthcare services across Borno,” Abba said. Energy Agency Negative on Global Oil Demand, Sets Dates
