Nigerian Government To Commence Health Coverage For Vulnerable Citizens

The Federal Government says plans to commence Universal Health Coverage which would provide affordable and accessible health care to 83 million vulnerable Nigerians. <br />The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, says the signing into law of the National Health Insurance Authority Bill by President, Muhammadu Buhari signaled a new lease of life to the health sector, which would make universal health coverage accessible to the vulnerable in every nook and cranny of the country. <br />He added that signing into law of the NHIA bill would go a long way to reduce poverty and improve the economic lives of Nigerians.