How the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Works

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund 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.

  • Communitie

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 (NPHCDA)
  • National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
  • Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)
  • National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC)