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Find healthcare
you can access.

A practical directory of verified Nigerian health benefits, insurance pathways and public programmes—with direct links to the responsible government agencies.

CHA · 2026
VERIFIED DIRECTORY

Official sources only

Last reviewed · 21 August 2026
01 START WITH WHAT YOU NEED

Healthcare information
in plain language.

Choose the situation closest to yours. We will take you to the relevant verified programmes below.

02 VERIFIED PROGRAMME DIRECTORY

Explore every pathway.

Information is summarised for clarity. The linked government page remains the authoritative source.

15 verified pathways
01VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Maternal Care

Free emergency Caesarean sections and obstetric care

The NHIA programme finances emergency obstetric and newborn services—including Caesarean sections—for eligible vulnerable women through participating facilities.

32,000+ mothers reached · 250+ facilities reported
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Pregnant women facing serious childbirth complications who meet programme requirements at an activated facility.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read the NHIA update, review the participating-facility information and confirm eligibility directly with the facility before treatment.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · CEmONC
02VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Maternal Care

Free maternal and newborn care in priority LGAs

MAMII coordinates no-cost maternal and newborn services in 172 high-risk LGAs, including free Caesarean sections and treatment of pregnancy complications.

172 priority LGAs
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Pregnant women and newborns in the 172 LGAs prioritised for intensive maternal-mortality reduction support.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the official MAMII information and ask your local PHC or state primary-health agency how the programme operates in your LGA.

OFFICIAL SOURCENPHCDA · MAMII
03VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

Basic healthcare through the BHCPF

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund supports primary care, essential services, emergency treatment and coverage for poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

Basic care · PHCs · emergency support
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Nigerians seeking the Basic Minimum Package of Health Services, with priority given to poor and vulnerable people.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Contact the State Social Health Insurance Agency where you live to ask whether you qualify and which enrolled facilities provide care.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · BHCPF
04VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

Health support for vulnerable groups

The Vulnerable Group Fund is designed to reduce financial barriers for qualifying people who may be unable to afford healthcare.

Eligibility assessment required
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Qualifying vulnerable pregnant women, people with disabilities, refugees, trafficking survivors and other recognised vulnerable groups.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Use the official NHIA enquiry route or contact the NHIA office in your state to ask about eligibility and enrolment.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · Vulnerable Group Fund
05VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

State health-insurance schemes

Every state has a State Social Health Insurance Agency with coverage and equity programmes that vary by location.

Available through all 36 states
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Residents looking for state-based insurance, including people who may qualify for subsidised or fully supported care.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Open the official state-scheme page, choose your state and contact the relevant agency about its current plans and facilities.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · SSHIAs
06VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

Find the right insurance programme for you

NHIA’s guided tool recommends a programme based on your employment status and whether you need individual, family or group coverage.

Personalised programme finder
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Private and public employees, self-employed people, unemployed people, students, individuals, families and groups.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Answer the questions in the official Get Covered tool and review the programme NHIA recommends for your circumstances.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · Get Covered
07VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

Insurance for individuals, families and groups

GIFSHIP provides an NHIA route for Nigerians who need individual, family or group health-insurance coverage whether employed or not.

Individual · family · group coverage
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Individuals, families, self-employed people, retirees, associations and groups not already covered through another arrangement.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Review the programme, then visit an NHIA office or follow its stated enrolment process. Confirm the latest premium before payment.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · GIFSHIP
08VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

GIFSHIP requirements and published charges

The official registration page lists enrolment documents, NIN requirements, payment arrangements and currently published charges.

Fees may change · verify before payment
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

People or groups preparing to register for GIFSHIP and wanting to understand the required documents and payment structure.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read the requirements carefully and reconfirm all charges directly with NHIA before making any payment through the approved channel.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · Registration guide
09VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

Private health plans and approved HMOs

NHIA explains private plans offered through Health Maintenance Organisations for individuals, workers, families and community groups.

Use an NHIA-accredited HMO
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Self-employed people, employees, companies, families and community groups seeking private health-insurance options.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Use the official page to review the pathway and select from NHIA-accredited HMOs rather than paying an unverified intermediary.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · Private plans
10VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Insurance

Explore all NHIA insurance programmes

A single official directory covering public-sector, private-sector, state, student, individual, family and group insurance routes.

Compare official programme routes
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Anyone comparing more than one type of Nigerian health-insurance programme.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Open the directory, select the programme closest to your situation and follow the official requirements shown there.

OFFICIAL SOURCENHIA · Programme directory
11VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Emergency Care

National emergency and ambulance-system expansion

The Federal Ministry reports that NEMSAS has expanded from its FCT pilot to 34 states as part of wider emergency and critical-care reform.

Expanded to 34 states · July 2026 update
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Nigerians who want verified information about the country’s developing emergency medical and ambulance system.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read the official federal update. In an active emergency, seek the nearest available emergency service or hospital immediately.

OFFICIAL SOURCEFMoHSW · NEMSAS
12VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Kidney Care

₦12,000 subsidised kidney dialysis

The Federal Government reduced the published cost per dialysis session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000 at participating federal hospitals under the pilot scheme.

₦12,000 published pilot price
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Kidney patients seeking subsidised dialysis at one of the participating federal tertiary health institutions.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the official hospital list and contact the selected facility before travelling to confirm current availability, assessment and scheduling.

OFFICIAL SOURCEFMoHSW · Dialysis subsidy
13VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Cancer Care

Cancer treatment, screening and specialist centres

The National Cancer Control Programme page covers the Cancer Health Fund, cervical screening and the developing Oncology Centres of Excellence.

Treatment · screening · specialist centres
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

People seeking official information on subsidised cancer treatment, screening programmes or specialist federal cancer centres.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Review the named programmes and hospitals, then contact the relevant participating hospital or the National Cancer Control Programme.

OFFICIAL SOURCEFMoHSW · NCCP
14VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Cancer Care

Non-medical financial support for cancer patients

A ₦50 million federal fund was launched to help verified vulnerable cancer patients with barriers such as transport, accommodation, feeding and social support.

₦50m initial fund · June 2026
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Vulnerable cancer patients whose non-medical costs may prevent them from starting or completing treatment.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Read the official announcement and ask your attending physician, treatment facility or the relevant federal cancer authority about current application access.

OFFICIAL SOURCEFMoHSW · SDoH Fund
15VERIFIED · AUG 2026
Eye Care

Jigi-Bola eye-care expansion

The Federal Government announced an expansion of the Jigi-Bola initiative targeting eye-care access for five million Nigerians.

5 million people targeted · July 2026
Who it may help and what to do +
WHO IT MAY HELP

Nigerians seeking official information about expanding access to spectacles, cataract care and wider eye-health services.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Follow the official ministry update and confirm current outreach locations through your state health authorities or recognised eye-care providers.

OFFICIAL SOURCEFMoHSW · Jigi-Bola

How this page is maintained

Useful information.
Handled responsibly.

01

Primary sources

Every destination leads to NHIA, NPHCDA or the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare—not a repost or unofficial application agent.

02

Clear next steps

We explain who a programme may help and where to begin, while leaving eligibility decisions to the responsible authority or participating facility.

03

Regular review

Programmes, facilities, fees and enrolment windows can change. Always reconfirm current details on the linked official page before paying or travelling.

IMPORTANT

This directory is information—not emergency care or a guarantee of eligibility.

If someone is in immediate danger, seek help from the nearest emergency department or the emergency service available in your state. CHA does not process applications, collect programme fees or determine who qualifies. This public-information directory is not a substitute for personalised medical advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.