How the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Works.
The BHCPF strengthens primary health care delivery in Nigeria through coordinated funding and implementation mechanisms that support essential health services nationwide.
Gateways
Funds are appropriated annually by the Federal Government and disbursed through national gateways to States, Local Government and Primary Health Care facilities.
Flow of Funds:
Federal Government Allocation
Funds are allocated annually through the National Health Act.
Distribution Through Implementing Gateways
Funds are managed by implementing agencies responsible for health insurance, PHC development, and emergency care.
State-Level Implementation
States receive funds to support primary health care facilities.
LGA
Service Delivery at PHC Facilities
Communities receive essential health services through primary health care centers nationwide.
Communities
Fund Management
Gateways
Each gateway manages funds based on approved guidelines in the BHCPF 2.0 and performance benchmarks in line with NHSRII and SWAp principles.
National Primary Health Care Development Agency
NPHCDAPrimary health care delivery & system strengthening
National Health Insurance Authority
NHIAHealth insurance coverage & financial protection
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
NCDCDisease surveillance & outbreak response
National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee
NEMTCEmergency medical services & trauma care