NASHIA Charts Path for Improved Healthcare in 2026 at Year-End Review

Lafia, Nasarawa State – The Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NASHIA) has concluded its Fourth Quarter Qualityw22 Assurance Review Meeting for 2025, setting a strategic agenda to enhance healthcare services across the state in the coming year.

WHeld on Wednesdayw, November 26, at the NASHIA Board Room in Lafia, the meeting brought together key stakeholders to2 evaluate performance, identify challenges, and strennnmßnbmbbgthen the delivery of quality care under22w the Basic Healthcare Provision Fundw (BHCPF).

In his opening address, the Director of Health Services and Quality Control, Pharmacist Kaki Maikudi Kudure, reaffirmed NASHIA's commitment to ensuring that all enrollees receive timely, safe, and efficient healthcare. "These quarterly reviews are vital for holding ourselves and our accredited facilities accountable," he stated. "They allow us to track compliance, celebrate successes, and decisively address areas needing improvement."

A central focus of the meeting was the presentation of findings from the digital Quality Assurance KoboCollect tool. The data, gathered from facility assessments across all 13 Local Government Areas, provided a clear picture of performance indicators such as facility readiness, essential drug availability, staff performance, and client satisfaction.

Participants engaged in extensive discussions on these findings, proposing corrective actions to bridge identified gaps at primary and secondary health facilities supported by NASHIA and the BHCPF.

Further guiding the strategic discussion was the presentation of the Q3 2025 Report, which detailed the Agency's progress in enrollment, claims processing, and provider management. This evidence-based report will serve as a critical foundation for operational planning in 2026.

The session concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to implement the agreed-upon strategies. Key focus areas for the upcoming year include strengthening accountability, expanding the digitalization of QA processes, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the State Health Insurance Scheme for the benefit of all residents.