About BHCPF
National commitment to UHC was symbolised by the passage of the National Health Act (NHAct) of 2014, which in Section 11, mandates the establishment of a Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to support the effective delivery of primary and secondary health care services through the provision of a Basic Minimum Package of Healthcare Services (BMPHS) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT).
The enactment of the National Health Act (NHAct) 2014 and establishment of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Section 11, represents a watershed moment in the journey toward providing equitable access to health care and universal health coverage (UHC). Implementation will be
informed by the guideline which details the governance, administrative, funding and monitoring mechanisms for the BHCPF. In accordance with the National Health Act, the BHCPF is derived from (a) an annual grant from the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGoN) of not less than one percent (1%) of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF); (b) grants by international donor partners; (c) funds from any other source, inclusive of the private sector. Implementation is aimed at increasing the fiscal space for health, strengthening the national health system particularly at primary health care (PHC) level, and ensuring access to health care for all, particularly the poor, thus contributing to overall national productivity.