The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving health outcomes in Nigeria, particularly for vulnerable populations, with a focus on women affected by obstetric fistula.

As part of this initiative, plans are underway to expand health insurance coverage for affected women and increase the number of care centers beyond the current 18 nationwide.

 Additionally, the government aims to broaden the scope of care by leveraging other key mechanisms for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the issue.

These developments were highlighted in Abuja during the Steering Committee meeting of the National Health Insurance Authority  Fistula-Free Programme.