Sustainable Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS) Bill Signed

MNCH2 together with PERL ARC/ECP and Bill and Melinda Gates grantees (Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation & Health System Consult Limited) supported the development and passage into law of the Kaduna Sustainanble Health Insurance Scheme SHIS Bill. The SHIS Bill will enable the state to move forward with developing a demand side financing scheme that will help reduce out-of-pocket expenses (particularly for the poor) in Kaduna. It is referred to as the contributory health management authority within the state.