The Federal Government has approved N40.76bn for the third-quarter 2026 disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, representing an increase of N7.88bn from the previous quarter’s allocation of N32.88bn.

The government also announced an extension of health insurance coverage to inmates.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, said the decisions reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable Nigerians.

In a statement dated October 16, 2026, Pate said the measures were aimed at supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for poor, vulnerable and underserved populations under the Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.