ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF BASIC HEALTH CARE PROVISION FUND (BHCPF) TOWARDS ATTAINING UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

Aminu Samaila Lassi; Prof. Aliyu Muhammad; Prof. Abdullahi Muhammad Isyaku; Prof. Aminu Umar Kura; Adamu Usman Muhammad; Yau Adamu; Mustapha Sani Munkaila; Sadiq Mohammed Dankade; Alamin Aminu Isah

doi:10.71146/kjmr622

Authors

Aminu Samaila Lassi Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Prof. Aliyu Muhammad Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Prof. Abdullahi Muhammad Isyaku Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Prof. Aminu Umar Kura Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Adamu Usman Muhammad Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Yau Adamu Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Mustapha Sani Munkaila Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Sadiq Mohammed Dankade Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author
Alamin Aminu Isah Department Of Public Health, Sa’adu Zungur University Bauchi State Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr622

Keywords:

Bauchi State, Universal Health Coverage, political instability, Basic Health Care Provision Fund

Abstract

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), as a component of the National Health Act (2014), was designed to strengthen the primary healthcare system in Nigeria and facilitate the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study assesses the influence of BHCPF on UHC in Bauchi State, focusing on five key areas: accessibility, utilization, financial risk protection, perceived quality, and the overall contribution of the fund to UHC. Using a descriptive framework, the paper highlights the progress, challenges, and implications of BHCPF implementation in Bauchi. Findings suggest the BHCPF has enhanced service accessibility and utilization, reduced some financial barriers, and marginally improved perceived quality. However, sustainability, equity, and systemic inefficiencies remain key concerns. Recommendations are made to optimize BHCPF implementation for UHC realization.