Nigeria’s Parliament Urges Risk‑Sharing Fund to Boost Private Investment in Primary Healthcare

In a move aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s primary health sector, a member of the House of Representatives has urged the establishment of a risk‑sharing fund. The proposal seeks to reduce the financial exposure that private investors face when entering the primary healthcare market, thereby encouraging greater private capital inflow. By offering a safety net for private stakeholders, the fund would help bridge the funding gap that currently limits the expansion of essential health services across the country. The call comes amid growing recognition that public resources alone cannot meet the demand for primary care, and that a partnership with the private sector could accelerate service delivery and improve health outcomes for millions of Nigerians. The next step will involve drafting legislation to formalise the fund’s structure and governance.