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Health insurance enrolment rises but coverage gap persists

· 1 min read· 3 weeks ago

Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has risen sharply to over 22m, but the country still faces a significant coverage gap as millions of Nigerians remain exposed to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs. The National Health Insurance Authority said enrolment had reached 22.03 million by July 2026, representing a 35 per cent year-on-year increase as the government quickens

Read More: https://punchng.com/health-insurance-enrolment-rises-but-coverage-gap-persists/

Health insurance enrolment rises but coverage gap persists
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The story is part of ongoing coverage in the Africa category, reported by Punch Newspapers – Latest News and shared here for readers following developments in this space.

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Source: Punch Newspapers – Latest News | Published: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:12:48

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