TERMINAL ILLNESS TRUST FUND BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill proposing the establishment of a trust fund dedicated to providing financial assistance for the treatment and care of Nigerians suffering from terminal illnesses such as cancer, kidney failure, and other life-threatening conditions.

Who Does It Target?

Nigerian citizens diagnosed with terminal illnesses who require expensive medical treatments, including cancer, organ failure, and other critical health conditions.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Reduce the financial burden on patients and families facing terminal illnesses, subsidize medical expenses, and improve access to quality healthcare for critically ill Nigerians.

Key Features

Dedicated Trust Fund: A ring-fenced financial mechanism specifically for terminal illness treatment. Medical Cost Subsidies: Covers or subsidizes treatment costs for qualifying patients. Broad Coverage: Targets multiple terminal conditions including cancer and organ failure.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Bill introduced in the Senate; under committee review. Sponsor: Senator Daniel Olugbenga Justus. Funding: Proposed funding sources to be defined in the bill's provisions.

How to Access

Upon enactment, eligible patients would apply through a defined process to access funds for treatment. Await passage of the bill into law Obtain medical diagnosis from approved facilities Apply to the Trust Fund management body

Impact & Metrics

Expected to save lives by providing critical financial support for treatment of terminal illnesses and reduce medical tourism abroad.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja

Legal Framework

To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the National Health Act 2014, the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022, the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007, and the National Cancer Control Plan for funding seriously ill patients.