Guidelines for the Administration, Disbursement, Monitoring and Fund Management of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund
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Guidelines govern the administration and disbursement of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund. They target primary healthcare centres and health authorities. This ensures efficient delivery of essential health services to vulnerable Nigerians.
Guidelines for the Administration, Disbursement, Monitoring and Fund Management of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund
What Is This Policy?
Operational guidelines that govern how the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), established under the National Health Act, is administered, disbursed to beneficiary institutions, monitored, and accounted for.
Who Does It Target?
Primary healthcare centres across Nigeria National Health Insurance Authority (formerly NHIS) National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) State and local government health authorities
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable management of the BHCPF to deliver a basic minimum package of health services to all Nigerians, especially the most vulnerable populations.
Key Features
Fund Structure: Not less than 1% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, plus grants and donor contributions Three-Gateway Disbursement: 50% through NHIA for primary care, 45% through NPHCDA for facility upgrades, and 5% for emergency medical treatment Accreditation Requirements: Health facilities must meet minimum standards to receive funding Ward-Level Allocation: Funds distributed to one primary healthcare centre per ward Monitoring Framework: Regular auditing, reporting requirements, and performance-based assessments
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active with phased expansion across states Coverage: Currently operational in all 36 states and FCT with varying levels of uptake Lead Agency: Federal Ministry of Health, NPHCDA, and NHIA Funding: 1% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund plus additional contributions
How to Access
Primary healthcare facilities access the fund through accreditation and enrollment processes. Health facilities undergo accreditation and quality assessment State Primary Health Care Development Agencies coordinate enrollment Funds are disbursed through designated channels to accredited facilities
Important Terms
Accreditation: Facilities must meet minimum infrastructure, staffing, and service delivery standards Reporting: Quarterly financial and programme reports are mandatory for continued funding Accountability: Funds are subject to audit by the Auditor General and independent monitors
Official Resources
Website: health.gov.ng Contact: National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Issued under the authority of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) pursuant to the National Health Act 2014, which established the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). Operates alongside the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, the Public Procurement Act 2007, and the Finance Acts (for annual BHCPF appropriations). Aligns with WHO guidelines on primary healthcare financing and the SDG 3.8 target on universal health coverage.