Tinubu orders mandatory health insurance for MDAs

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : " ‎ ‎MDAs may also procure additional private insurance coverage where necessary, as long as it aligns with the NHIA Act.
60% : ‎ ‎"All entities participating in public procurement must present a valid NHIA-issued Health Insurance Certificate as part of their eligibility documentation.
60% : ‎ ‎They must also implement consistent compliance monitoring to ensure all regulatory obligations under the Act are met.
59% : ‎The directive aligns with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022, and mandates immediate issuance of a service-wide circular to ensure compliance.
59% : ‎ ‎"All MDAs must enrol their employees in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) health insurance plan.
58% : ‎ ‎The presidential order aims to expand health coverage, protect workers, reduce out-of-pocket expenses, and improve accountability in both public and private sectors. ‎The NHIA Act, enacted in 2022, mandates health insurance for all Nigerians and empowers the NHIA to take necessary steps toward universal coverage.
57% : ‎ ‎MDAs are further required to collaborate with NHIA to establish internal systems for verifying the authenticity of submitted health insurance certificates.
54% : " ‎ ‎According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the directive outlines five key areas of implementation across public institutions.
53% : ‎ ‎The President also called for "further, closer and constructive engagement with the private sector on the Act to ensure that businesses are not unduly constrained.

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