HealthAugust 15, 2026
imprest
IM-prest
Definition
A fund or advance of money provided to an individual or agency to cover routine operational expenses.
Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'impresto' meaning a loan or advance, which evolved from the Latin 'impraestare' meaning to lend or provide.
In the news
Dr. Nuhu lists the insufficient monthly operational imprest as a key hurdle, highlighting how a lack of flexible liquid funds limits the agency's ability to pay bills and maintain facilities.
Funding cuts, space deficit stifling healthcare in Taraba –Nuhu
Read the full article ↗The Sun Nigeria