Nigeria's federal government has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023, official says
Nigeria's federal government has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023, an official says. The official also highlighted the revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF 2.0) as a key driver of improved primary healthcare delivery.
Nigeria's federal government has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023, according to a government official.
The official described the revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF 2.0) as a key driver of improved primary healthcare delivery. The programme aims to widen access to essential health services across the country.
The statement was presented as part of initiatives to strengthen the health workforce and public-health infrastructure. The real-world impact of such targets will depend on implementation and the consistency of funding over the coming years.
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