Challenges and Prospect of Achieving Health Care Insurance Coverage in Nigeria

Over the years, the Universal health coverage (UHC) has gained prominence as a global health objective, and as such, there is consensus that the achievements of UHC depend on an efficient, equitable and sustainable healthcare system that can maximize health gains. Therefore, this paper aims to study the concept of Universal Health Coverage as well as examine the challenges of expanding health insurance coverage in Nigeria. It also researches into the possible prospects of expanding health insurance in Nigeria and how to implement and deliver patient-centered care.