Bill on free healthcare for Nigerian children divides lawmakers

has passed for second reading a bill to ensure free healthcare for children from age 0 to 18 years in all hospitals, amidst debate.

In his lead debate, Mr Kaoje said the free services “shall cover referral cases of children from states, local government hospitals and any other private hospital in Nigeria.” Also speaking on the bill, the Deputy Minority Leader, Toby Okechukwu said the matter is an issue of “separation of responsibility between the three tiers of government”.

“The bill is very important, but as members of parliament, we have a duty to make laws that are implementable by the executive arm. Mr Speaker, yes it may be in the National Primary Healthcare Act as a clause, to provide free healthcare. The mover of this bill should be able to bring forth – what is the statistics of children in this country?

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

Hon Solomon Muren of Platue state made a solid argument. Data is most important in making such bill whxih is also vital in saving the life of the future generations. But how much are we budgeting and how much of our population is under this group and what is the percentage growth

Why won't it divide ? It will reach to give back to the people, problem will rise up

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