Is the national health insurance scheme a pathway to sustained access to medicines in Nigeria?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The debate surrounding access to medicines in Nigeria has become increasingly necessary due to the high cost of essential medicine drugs and the prevalence of counterfeit medicines in the country. The Nigerian government has proposed the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to address these issues and guarantee universal access to essential medicines. Access was investigated using the 3 A's (accessibility, affordability, and availability). This paper investigates whether the NHIS is a viable pathway to sustained access to medicines in Nigeria.

Design

This was a cross-sectional study using a mixed-methods design. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were utilized for the study.

Setting

This study was conducted at NHIS-accredited

SUBMITTER: Uguru N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981341 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature