International records / World Bank projects

Pre-paid Health Scheme Pilot in Nigeria

The main goals of the project are as follows: 1. Encouraging low-income Nigerian families to enroll in pre-paid health insurance plans as a way to access affordable primary and maternal care, as well as treatment for prevalent diseases; 2. Increasing the utilization and efficiency of idle private sector capacity to meet the country#s healthcare needs, instead of constructing new public facilities; 3. Establishing and strictly enforcing standards of care in the private health sector, thereby restoring confidence among insurance beneficiaries; and, 4. Demonstrating the viability and long-term su…