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Naija & The News Saturday, 17 October 2026
Health

N40.76bn Health Fund

The Federal Government has approved N40.76bn for the third-quarter 2026 disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund. The government also announced an extension of health insurance coverage to inmates.

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The Federal Government has approved N40.76bn for the third-quarter 2026 disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.

Federal Government approved N40.76bn for healthcare. Inmates get health insurance coverage now.

N40.76bn allocated

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