NHIA, States Move to Maximise $669m Global Fund Support for Health Insurance

The financing was announced by the Fund in February in line with its 2023-2028 strategy which aims to support health financing systems to improve sustainability, and reduce financial barriers to access and strengthen purchasing efficiency.

Speaking at the opening of a two-day inception meeting attended by the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanisms (CCM), representatives of State Health Insurance Agencies (SHIAs) as well as public and private sector experts, NHIA Director General, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, highlighted the execution priorities to ensure that set targets are achieved.