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17/09/2026

BOCHIMA Receives Advocacy Call for Health Insurance for Vulnerable PLHIV

The Borno State Contributory Health Management Agency (BOCHIMA) has agreed to consider the enrolment of vulnerable people living with HIV into the state health insurance scheme following an advocacy visit by three HIV/AIDS organisations on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

The delegation comprised the Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN), Borno State Chapter; Association of Positive Youth Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (APYIN); and Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN).

Presenting the advocacy address, ASWHAN Executive Director, Hajja Fusam Baba, commended BOCHIMA for its healthcare services and the availability of essential medicines observed in several primary healthcare centres through community-led monitoring.

She appealed to the Agency to prioritise vulnerable people living with HIV, particularly women, widows, orphans and vulnerable children, female-headed households and others facing financial hardship, for enrolment in the health insurance scheme.

The organisations also requested clear guidance on eligibility and enrolment procedures, as well as stronger collaboration with community organisations in identifying, sensitising and referring vulnerable beneficiaries.

Speaking on behalf of APYIN, Muhammad Adamu thanked BOCHIMA for its support and recalled that under the ICHASSA 3 project, the Agency provided an opportunity for children living with HIV to enrol in the health insurance scheme. He appealed for similar support to reach more vulnerable women and children.

Also speaking, Yusuf Malam Gada, State Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Officer of NEPWHAN, thanked the Executive Secretary for receiving the delegation and providing an opportunity for the organisations to present their concerns.

Responding, the Executive Secretary of BOCHIMA, Dr. Sali Abba, said the Agency would consider the request and called for a list of the most vulnerable beneficiaries, including pregnant women, orphans and vulnerable children, and persons living with disabilities.

He said their enrolment would be considered in line with the scheme’s guidelines and available funding, adding that about 600 people living with HIV are already enrolled in the scheme.

Dr. Abba assured the organisations of continued collaboration, noting that the withdrawal of some previous partners supporting people living with HIV had made stronger partnerships necessary.

16/09/2026

NFWP-SU Seeks BOSCHMA Partnership to Reach 49,000 Vulnerable Women

The Nigerian for Women Scale-Up Projects (NFWP-SU), Borno State Chapter, has sought the support of the Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOSCHMA) to provide essential services to 49,000 vulnerable women in Marte, Dikwa, and Damboa local government areas.

Hajiya Aishatu Musa Sheikh, Project Coordinator of NFWP-SU in Borno State, led a delegation to BOSCHMA on a courtesy visit to explore collaboration on the initiative.

The proposed partnership will focus on providing the targeted women with access to healthcare services, National Identification Number (NIN) registration, and SIM card registration.

The initiative is in line with the development priorities of the Borno State Government, particularly efforts to reduce poverty and address the vulnerabilities created by years of insurgency and displacement.

Borno State’s 25-Year Development Framework identifies Human Capital Development and Healthy Citizenry among its five major transformation drivers, with a focus on recovery, resilience, inclusive development, and improved livelihoods.

Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, welcomed the delegation and expressed the agency’s readiness to support the proposed collaboration.

The ES emphasized the need for close coordination with the respective local government chairmen and the Borno State Social Investment Programme (BOSIMP) to ensure effective implementation.

Hon. Bukar Shettima, Executive Chairman of Dikwa Local Government Area, attended the second day of the engagement and assured the team of his support for the initiative.

Ibrahim Abdulsalam, Airtel Manager, also expressed the company’s readiness to support the SIM card registration component of the programme.

Fatima Abba Mani, representing the General Manager of BOSIMP, pledged support for the NIN registration component in collaboration with Ali Abdullahi Ngamdu, a representative of JUADS Technology.

Dr Saleh urged the NFWP-SU team to develop a comprehensive work plan and begin implementation as soon as possible, stressing the importance of effective coordination among all stakeholders.

The proposed collaboration is expected to strengthen coordination among BOSCHMA, NFWP-SU, BOSIMP, local government authorities, and relevant service providers while improving vulnerable women’s access to healthcare, identity documentation, and digital connectivity.

Dr Saleh and Shettima were presented as champions of the NFWP-SU initiative in recognition of their support and commitment to its successful implementation.

Aishatu thanked the BOSCHMA ES and his team for their warm reception, commitment, and support for the proposed collaboration.

She expressed optimism that the partnership would improve the well-being and socioeconomic inclusion of vulnerable women in the three targeted local government areas.

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Zahra Aji
Media and Communications
BOSCHMA.

05/09/2026

NUBOSS Holds Follow-Up Meeting with BOSCHMA on Tertiary Students Contributory Health Scheme

The leadership of the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS) has held a follow-up meeting with the management of the Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOSCHMA) to seek further clarification on the proposed Tertiary Institutions Contributory Health Scheme.

The meeting, led by Muhammad Tijjani Awaji, Secretary General of NUBOSS, followed an earlier engagement with the Borno State Commissioner of Education on the proposed program for students in tertiary institutions across the state.

Alhaji Umara Yerwa, Director of Administration and General Services at BOSCHMA, welcomed the NUBOSS delegation and commended the students for seeking a clearer understanding of the proposed scheme.

In that engagement, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, expressed the agency’s readiness to engage with student leaders and provide the information and clarification needed to help them understand the program.

Awaji said the purpose of the visit was to obtain more details about how the proposed scheme would operate before students make any decisions or take further steps.

Responding to the concerns, Saleh explained the proposed structure of the scheme and how it is expected to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for students.

The ES assured the delegation that BOSCHMA was committed to developing a program that responds to the healthcare needs of students while ensuring efficient access to quality services.

Representatives of NUBOSS from the College of Agriculture, Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies (MOGCOLIS), and the College of Health Technology raised questions about the design and implementation of the proposed scheme.

The questions focused on how the scheme was developed, its expected benefits, and how students would access healthcare services under the proposed arrangement.

The meeting provided an opportunity for BOSCHMA management and NUBOSS leadership to discuss the concerns raised by students and build a clearer understanding of the proposed Tertiary Institutions Contributory Health Scheme.

The engagement also underscored the commitment of both organizations to ensuring that the proposed program is well understood and responsive to the healthcare needs of tertiary students across Borno State.

Beyond that, Dr Saleh has reassured to meet up with Gov. Babagana Umara Zulum's mandate of ensuring affordable healthcare to the citizens of Borno.

29/08/2026

BOSCHMA Engages Tertiary Students on Contributory Health Programme

The Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has engaged the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS), tertiary institution students, and heads of clinics on the proposed Tertiary Students Contributory Health Programme.

The engagement followed a recent advocacy visit by BOSCHMA to the Borno State Ministry of Education to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of the Contributory Health Programme.

The meeting brought together Engr. Lawan Wakilbe, Borno State Commissioner of Education; the President of NUBOSS; representatives of Ramat Polytechnic, Kashim Ibrahim University, the School of Nursing Sciences, the School of Health Technology, and College Waka; and heads of clinics from the participating institutions.

Speaking at the event, Wakilbe urged the students to pay close attention to the presentations and take advantage of the opportunity to understand how the proposed programme would benefit them.

Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, said the Contributory Health Programme would be particularly important for students because it could reduce the financial burden of medical expenses and ensure access to healthcare when needed.

Kaza explained that the proposed Tertiary Students Contributory Health Programme is designed to provide students with access to quality and affordable healthcare through a structured contributory arrangement.

Dr. Inna Alimi, Director of Standards and Quality Assurance at BOSCHMA, explained the modalities of the proposed programme, including a plan to allocate a small percentage of students’ registration fees toward their healthcare coverage.

Alimi said enrolled students would be able to access covered healthcare services under the programme in accordance with the approved benefit package.

Danjuma Ezekiel, Zonal Coordinator of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), urged students to embrace the Contributory Health Programme as a practical way to ensure access to affordable and quality healthcare.

Ezekiel also commended the Borno State Government, led by Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, for its continued support for contributory healthcare initiatives in the state.

During an interactive session, students and other participants sought clarification on whether chronic conditions such as asthma, kidney disease, and diabetes would be covered under the programme.

The NLC Chairman and a member of the BOSCHMA Board assured participants that services for covered conditions would be provided in line with the approved benefit package.

He also said BOSCHMA regularly monitors healthcare facilities to ensure quality service delivery and reduce the risk of shortages of essential medicines.

He assured the students that enrolled beneficiaries would receive covered healthcare services without additional out-of-pocket payments at the point of care, subject to the provisions of the Contributory Health Programme.

As part of the engagement, participants were divided into two groups and taken on practical visits to BOSCHMA clinics at Umaru Shehu Ultra-Modern Hospital and State Specialist Hospital.

During the visits, participants learned how the clinics operate and observed firsthand how enrolled beneficiaries access healthcare services under the Contributory Health Programme.

The facility visits also gave students and institutional representatives a better understanding of BOSCHMA’s systems for ensuring quality healthcare and the availability of essential medicines.

The participants later visited the Borno State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency (BODMA) to observe the storage, management, and distribution of medicines provided under the Formal Sector Contributory Health Programme.

Pharm. Habu, Acting Executive Secretary of BODMA, briefed the participants on the processes involved in receiving, storing, and distributing medicines supplied through BOSCHMA to designated healthcare facilities.

Habu explained that the distribution system is designed to ensure the availability of essential medicines for enrolled beneficiaries and support uninterrupted healthcare delivery.

The visit provided participants with practical insight into the systems used to ensure that medicines procured under the programme reach designated healthcare facilities and are made available to beneficiaries.

The BOSCHMA team also recognized Ramat Polytechnic for meeting the required standards during the engagement.

The engagement provided an opportunity for BOSCHMA, the Ministry of Education, NUBOSS, students, health officials, and institutional clinic representatives to discuss the proposed programme and its potential benefits.

BOSCHMA reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare for tertiary students and other residents of Borno State through the Contributory Health Programme.

28/08/2026

BOSCHMA ES calls for sustainable health financing to strengthen primary care in Borno

Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, Executive Secretary of the Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (BOSCHMA), has called for increased investment in sustainable health financing to strengthen primary health care and expand access to quality healthcare across the state.

Dr Saleh made the call Thursday during the second day of the First Bi-Annual Meeting of Local Government Chairmen in Support of Primary Health Care and Nutrition Services in Maiduguri.

The meeting brought together local government chairmen and key health-sector stakeholders to discuss ways to improve primary health care governance, financing, accountability, and service delivery across Borno.

A major highlight of the second day was a panel discussion titled, “Strengthening PHC Governance, Financing and Community Accountability for Equitable Service Delivery.”

Speaking during the session, Dr Saleh said adequate and sustainable financing is essential to building an effective and resilient healthcare system.

“Without financing, we cannot improve the health system,” Saleh said.

He urged local government chairmen to prioritize health insurance as a sustainable financing mechanism, stressing that predictable funding is critical to strengthening primary health care and ensuring communities have access to essential services.

The second day also featured technical presentations by key health-sector agencies on health commodity security, public health supply chain reforms, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH+N), primary health care performance scorecards, secondary healthcare services, the 2025 Borno Health Sector Review, and nutrition services.

Dr. Abubakar Hassan moderated the panel, which included Prof. Arab Mohammed Alhaji, Executive Secretary of the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BOSPHCDB); Pharm. Habu, Ag. Executive Secretary of the Borno State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency (BODMA).

The panel also included the chairmen of Kwayakusar LGA, Hon. Tahir Hamma; Mobbar LGA, Hon. Muhammad Aji; and Chairperson ofJere LGA, Hon. Inna Galadima.

The meeting ended with a question-and-answer session and broader discussions, followed by the adoption of leadership commitments and agreed action points presented by Dr. Shettima Mohd. Maina, Permanent Secretary of the Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services.

The meeting was convened by the Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs, with support from the Lafiya Programme.

The engagement is expected to support Borno State’s health priorities under its 25-Year Development Agenda, particularly efforts to strengthen primary health care, improve accountability, and mobilize sustainable resources for the health sector.

27/08/2026

BOSCHMA trains health workers on effective management of electronic claims

The Borno State Contributory Health Care Management Agency, BOSCHMA has conducted a one-day capacity-building training for healthcare providers and standard quality assurance, SQA, officers on the effective management of electronic claims.

The training was designed to strengthen participants’ ability to process health insurance claims efficiently, minimize administrative delays, reduce errors, and promote transparency and accountability in healthcare financing.

Declaring the training open, Dr Saleh Abba Kaza, the executive secretary of BOSCHMA said effective use of the electronic claims platform is critical to improving efficiency, accountability, and timely reimbursement within the state’s health insurance system.

The ES urged participants to take full advantage of the training as the agency continues to optimize its fully digitized claims management system.

Dr. Aishatu Ibrahim Abdulmumin of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, UMTH, Mustapha Mohammed, head of information and communications technology at BOSCHMA, and Dr. Inna Alimi, director of standard quality assurance at BOSCHMA, facilitated the training sessions.

Participants took part in practical demonstrations and live-data exercises designed to strengthen their ability to process and manage claims in real time through the electronic claims platform.

Speaking after the training, participants commended BOSCHMA for the initiative, saying the skills acquired would help reduce claims-processing errors, accelerate reimbursements to healthcare facilities, and ultimately improve the quality of services provided to enrollees.

BOSCHMA reaffirmed its commitment to continuous capacity building and the strategic use of technology to strengthen healthcare financing and improve access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents of Borno State under the contributory health insurance scheme.

27/08/2026

BOSCHMA ES, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza Advocates for Expanded Financial Protection Through Health Insurance in Borno State

The Executive Secretary of the _Borno State Contributory Health Management Agency (BOSCHMA), Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza_, delivered a technical presentation on _"Expanding Financial Protection through Health Insurance: Progress, Challenges and Opportunities"_ on Day 1 of the 2-day First Bi-Annual Meeting of Local Government Chairmen in Borno State.

The meeting, organized by the _Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services_ in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government & Emirate Affairs and supported by the Lafiya Programme was held at the Amada-Annex Hotel, Borno State from 26th – 27th August 2026.

In his presentation, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza highlighted the progress recorded in the implementation of the contributory health scheme, key challenges affecting coverage, and strategic opportunities to expand access for more residents of Borno State. He emphasized the critical role of Local Government Chairmen in driving enrollment, ensuring accountability, and supporting the digitization of health insurance processes at the LGA level.

Also in attendance and delivering goodwill messages were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Executive Secretary SPHCDB, Ag.Executive Secretary, BODMA, and Executive Chairmen of the 27 LGC.

The Honourable Commissioner for Health Prof. Baba Mallam Gana , also delivered the Keynote Address & Opening Ceremony themed "Strengthening Primary Health Care Systems: A Joint Leadership Dialogue for Achieving the 25yrs Development Agenda".

The Hon. Commissioner called on LGA Chairmen to take ownership of PHC and nutrition services in their domains, prioritize budgetary allocations for health, and strengthen collaboration with state agencies to achieve the objectives of the state’s 25-year development agenda. He noted that sustainable progress in healthcare can only be achieved through joint leadership, accountability, and community engagement at the grassroots level.

25/08/2026

Happy Birthday, His Excellency

The Management and Staff of the Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA) warmly felicitate with His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, CON, Executive Governor of Borno State, on the occasion of his birthday.

We celebrate your visionary leadership, dedication, courage and unwavering commitment to the development of Borno State, particularly in strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the wellbeing of our people.

May Almighty Allah continue to grant Your Excellency good health, wisdom, strength and many more years of impactful service to humanity.

Happy Birthday, Your Excellency!

21/08/2026

BOSCHMA GOVERNING BOARD PAYS ADVOCACY VISIT TO HON. COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION

The Governing Board of the Borno State Contributory Health Management Agency (BOSCHMA), led by the Board Chairperson, Hajiya Mairo Bunu Lawan, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe.

The visit was intended to share updates on BOSCHMA’s activities and discuss the Tertiary Institution Students Contributory Health Scheme for all tertiary students in Borno State. The Board Chairperson thanked the Honourable Commissioner for his time and sought a partnership for the successful implementation of the scheme.

The Executive Secretary, Dr. Saleh Abba Kaza, briefed the Commissioner on BOSCHMA’s progress in providing easy access to quality healthcare for Borno State civil servants, their spouses, and their biological children. The Executive Secretary stated that no fewer than 200,000 vulnerable people have been enrolled and supported through the vulnerable group scheme. He further highlighted the significant strides made in ensuring quality and affordable healthcare through strategic collaborations. Dr. Abba emphasized that numerous pilot health facilities have been upgraded, digitized and services improved due to BOSCHMA’s interventions. He noted that tertiary institutions must be prioritized to ensure a healthy student and staff population, which is crucial for achieving the state’s 25-year development plan.

In his response, the Honourable Commissioner commended BOSCHMA’s efforts and urged the Agency to continue prioritizing services for vulnerable populations across Borno State. He requested BOSCHMA’s support for secondary school students, particularly those in boarding schools, noting that many come from indigent backgrounds and are in urgent need of healthcare support. He further promised to convene a meeting with all relevant stakeholders to discuss the Tertiary Institution Students Contributory Health Scheme and pledged to assist BOSCHMA in scheduling a stakeholders meeting with all the tartiary schools and student representatives regarding the initiative.

Following the visit, the Board members proceeded to the office of the Permanent Secretary Dr. Shettima Maina Mohammed, Ministry of Health. They shared the outcomes of their meeting with the Commissioner of Education and discussed critical gaps in various parts of the state, for urgent intervention.

The Permanent Secretary assured the BOSCHMA Board that the Ministry of Health would address these gaps. He further promised to engage the Management of the Kashim Ibrahim University to key into the formal sector scheme while working on both the tartiary student scheme as well as the school health programme for primary and secondary school students.

19/08/2026

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