Agency Disbursed N400m to Health Facilities in Borno in Q1, Q2 – Official

The Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has disbursed more than N400 million to healthcare facilities across the state. The funds were allocated to 171 primary healthcare centers and nine secondary health facilities during the first and second quarters of 2024.

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These disbursements are N396. 4 million as capitation for the primary healthcare facilities and N7.7 million as fee-for-service payments of Secondary health facilities for the first and second quarters of 2024.

These disbursements are intended to support the provision of free medical treatment to 119,418 vulnerable individuals under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). According to BOSCHMA's Executive Secretary, Saleh Abba, the funds comprised N396.4 million in capitation payments for primary healthcare facilities and N7.7 million in fee-for-service payments for secondary health facilities.

The BHCPF, established under Nigeria's National Health Act of 2014, is a government initiative designed to enhance healthcare access for marginalized populations. It represents a collaborative effort between federal and state governments, with states contributing 25 percent of the total funding.

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BOSCHMA is dedicated to improving public health through strategic initiatives, partnerships, and effective healthcare delivery systems.

Abba highlighted that this initiative, which covers all 24 local government areas in Borno State, underscores the administration's commitment to improving healthcare access and equity. BOSCHMA's focus remains on enhancing maternal and child health and overall citizen well-being through strategic initiatives and effective healthcare delivery systems.

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BOSCHMA focuses on improving maternal and child, and enhancing wellbeing of the citizens by ensuring access to quality healthcare services across Borno.