The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has called on the Senate Committee on Health to intensify oversight on the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), particularly the five per cent allocation earmarked for emergency medical treatment under the National Health Act 2014.
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
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