Enrollment in the Katsina State Health Insurance Scheme has risen to 583,460 beneficiaries in 2026, up from 355,000 in 2023, marking a 64 percent increase within three years.
Governor Radda announced the milestone on Friday during the flag-off of the enrollment of 184,105 additional beneficiaries into the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) across the state’s 361 wards.
He said the growth reflects sustained efforts to expand access to affordable healthcare, particularly for vulnerable groups. “Healthcare must be a right, not a privilege,” Governor Radda said.
As part of new measures, the governor made health insurance enrollment mandatory for all government employment programs, noting that the policy would reduce out-of-pocket medical costs and support the state’s push toward Universal Health Coverage.
Katsina has gained national recognition for its healthcare financing model, with the state’s health insurance agency winning national excellence awards in 2024 and 2025 and attracting interest from other states and countries.
The government has also upgraded primary healthcare centers, expanded general hospitals, and introduced specialized facilities, including dialysis and cancer treatment centers. Nearly all state and local government workers are now enrolled in the scheme, while retirees and vulnerable groups receive free coverage.
Officials said the scheme has significantly improved service delivery, funding treatments for malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and maternal care, while reducing drug shortages through direct funding to healthcare facilities.
Governor Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare financing and ensuring long-term sustainability through ongoing reforms and partnerships.
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