Healthcare
The 10th House of Representatives is aware of the poor state of the health sector, which was further worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic We are committed to reforming healthcare to adequately cater to Nigerians’ needs and respond better to emergencies like pandemics Accordingly, the House will pursue the following objectives:
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- Allocate a higher percentage of the national budget to the health sector, aligning with the Abuja Declaration, which recommends that at least 15% of the national budget be allocated to health
- Amend the National Health Act to increase funding for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) from 1% to at least 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to tackle prevalent deficiencies in healthcare resources and infrastructure
- Allocate funds and encourage research in tropical diseases, traditional medicine, vaccine development, innovative treatment modalities and other areas relevant to Nigeria’s health challenges
- Focus on improving access to primary healthcare services, especially in rural and underserved areas
- Ensure a universal health insurance system to ensure all citizens have access to affordable healthcare and expand the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to achieve nationwide coverage of a broader range of services and ensure efficient operation.
- Promote legislation to facilitate the adoption and integration of new healthcare technology such as electronic health records, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring
- Legislative action will be taken to improve the recruitment, training and retention of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and other allied healthcare workers
- Strengthen the regulatory bodies overseeing the health sector to ensure adherence to global best practices
- Revisit laws related to public health concerns such as sanitation, vaccination, and disease control, especially the Quarantine Act of 1926
- Introduce measures to ensure universal access to healthcare and nutrition services, including sexual and reproductive health, as well as medical and psychosocial care for survivors of sexual and gender- based violence and harmful practices