Mr Aina said the federal government was set to roll out a direct funding mechanism nationwide to enhance accountability in healthcare spending.
Health minister Muhammad Pate has called for the adoption of context-driven and evidence-based approaches to health financing in Nigeria.
Mr Ohiri said Nigeria faced a double challenge of rising non-communicable diseases alongside persistent infectious diseases.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it will host the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue from September 1 to 4 in Abuja.
