January 7, 2025
Federal government allocated about N231,737,478,756 billion for immunization, malaria vaccination, and a vaccine tracking system in the N49.74 trillion proposed 2025 budget.
Of the total amount, N188,472,771,130 billion is dedicated to GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization), supporting immunization programs nationwide.
The funding will bolster efforts to increase vaccine coverage and provide essential support to health services targeting children and vulnerable groups
Meanwhile, the N41,024,707,626 billion allocated for the malaria vaccination of infants is part of the ongoing efforts to combat malaria, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country. These efforts include large-scale immunization campaigns and research into malaria vaccines.
Vaccines and devices tracking system, is another crucial health initiative which received N2,240,000,000 billion. This system is expected to improve vaccine delivery efficiency, ensuring that vaccines reach their intended recipients in a timely manner while reducing stockouts and wastage.
Another focal point is Health reforms, with the government increasing funding for essential services. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has been allocated N592,019,082,642 billion for 2025, giving consideration to the importance of improving the country’s health infrastructure and healthcare services, including those addressing public health issues like maternal and child health, diseases, and overall healthcare delivery.
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Still on health, in the 2025 Appropriation Bill, the Federal Government, also proposed N13,161,803 billion for the State House Medical Centre This includes N653,614,970,875 million for overhead costs, covering operational expenses like medical supplies and equipment maintenance, and N494,024,805 million for capital expenditure aimed at improving the facility’s infrastructure and capacity.
Under the State House Operations-President budget, N79,671,849 million is allocated for drugs and medical supplies as part of recurrent costs. The budget also includes N1,917,962 million for the purchase of health/medical equipment for the VIP Wing of the State House Medical Centre.
Another N4,599,659 has been allocated for the ongoing project to enhance the State House Library’s resources through digital medical references while the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for State House employees is allocated N117,265,338 million under social contributions.
In the same 2025 Appropriation Bill, N298,421,122,636 billion is allocated to the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to improve access to healthcare across the country.
