Nigeria: Health commissioners seek increased funding in healthcare to achieve UHC

The 36 state commissioners for health, under the auspices of the Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF), have reiterated the need for sustained funding for the nation’s health sector to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

In a communique released after the conclusion of a two-day 3rd Quarterly Meeting of the forum, the commissioners explained that increased funding at both state and federal levels would significantly improve access to quality healthcare across primary,…