HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CALLS FOR THE REVIEW OF NHIA MEDICINES PRICE LIST FOR BETTER QUALITY DELIVERY 03-20-24
By Sadiq Aminu The House of Representatives today during House Plenary called for the review of the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIMedicines Price List for a better and quality health care delivery to Nigerians.
The House in an urgent motion of Public importance sponsored by the member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency of Enugu State, Professor Paul Nnamchi, said in View of the Nation’s Present Economic situation, there was the need to review the Medicines Price list. Prof Nnamchi, explained that NHIA serves as a critical lifeline for millions of Nigerians by providing them with access to affordable health services.
“National Health Insurance Authority overseen by the National Health Insurance Authority as established by Act 35 of 2022 serves as a critical lifeline for millions of our citizens is envisioned to providing access to affordable, essential and quality healthcare services and medicines for all Nigerians”
Professor Nnamchi emphasized that in view of the economic situation in the country proactive measures should be taken to promote the health being of Nigerians.
“Our nation is grappling with economic hardship, inflationary pressures, and rising costs of living, which have had a profound impact on the affordability and accessibility of healthcare services and medications for many of our citizens, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized segments of society”
The lawmaker point out that providing quality healthcare services to Nigerians is a core mandate of NHIA which must be given desired priority.
Adopting the motion the referred the the House mandate the Committees on Finance, Health Institution, Health care services, and Specialist Health Services, to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Health, National Health Insurance Authority, and other relevant authorities to take necessary and urgent measures to ensure a comprehensive review of the medicines price list under the National Health Insurance Authority and report back to the house within two weeks.