The Federal Government has said it is targeting about 50 million Nigerians to come under health insurance coverage within the next five years.
This was disclosed by Ali Pate, the minister of health and social welfare, during an interactive session held on X on February 4, 2026.
The initiative
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Faith Donatus
Dr. Faith Donatus is a climate change expert, a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience and a two-time award winner for contributing to research by the International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation.
With a PhD in Environmental Pollution and Control, Faith is passionate about transforming Nigeria's food and public health systems through deep research, data-driven analysis, deducing solution-based insights to challenges impacting Nigeria's food and health systems.
At Businessday, she is a real sector correspondent, covering health and agricultural beats.
