About NiCare
Our mandate is to ensure access to healthcare services for all the people of Niger State
Who We Are
Our Mission
Our Vision
Niger State Contributory Health Scheme (NGSCHS) is a healthcare financing reform (Social Health Insurance Scheme) which operates on the principles of harmony, risk- sharing and pooling of resources for the provision of affordable, accessible and qualitative healthcare to Niger State workforce and residents alike.
To facilitate easy healthcare financing through
pooling and judicious utilization of financial
resources to provide financial risk protection
and cost burden sharing for people against high
cost of healthcare through prepayment
programmes
To position Niger Contributory Health Agency as the leading institution driving attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Niger State and
improving livelihood for the residents of the state
Our Guiding Principles
Our strategic vision at NiCare is anchored on four independent principles.
EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
All people in Niger State must access qualitative healthcare services satisfying their needs, regardless of demographics
CLIENT-CENTERED
Healthcare services must align with the needs and expectations of the clients and communities they serve.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Ensure individuals and households are protected from the financial burden of accessing necessary healthcare services
FINANCIAL RISK PROTECTION
Take ownership of actions and results while ensuring each party fulfills their respective obligations and commitments
Our Mandates
The mandates of NiCare are to:
Protect families from financial hardship of huge medical bills
Ensure that every resident of Niger state has access to good healthcare services
Limit rise in the cost of healthcare services by ensuring equitable distribution of healthcare cost among different groups