FG launches health coverage for vulnerable citizens
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The Federal Government has announced plans to launch Universal Health Coverage which would provide affordable and accessible health care to 83 million vulnerable Nigerians.
The Federation's government secretary, Boss Mustapha, revealed this when the World Health Organization delegation led its national representative, Dr. Walter Mulombo Kazadi, alongside the Authority's executive secretary. national health insurance, Professor Mohammed Nasir Sambo, paid him a courtesy visit to his office.
The SGF said that the enactment of the National Health Insurance Authority Bill by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Retired) marked a new lease of life for the health sector, which would make universal health coverage accessible to vulnerable people in all countries. nooks and crannies of the country.
These were contained in a statement from the SGF office's chief information officer, Willie Bassey, on Wednesday.
The statement read in part: "'In May of this year, we had the President sign the bill and then we made it an act to create first, the agency that will administer the coverage. universal health insurance to meet the needs of the 83 million vulnerable people you mentioned. And also to oversee the general administration of insurance coverage throughout the country. One of the multiplier effects of treating illnesses is the impoverishment of affected families due to out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the course. treatment."
He added that with the enactment of the NHIA Bill, it would go a long way in alleviating poverty and improving the economic lives of Nigerians.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority, Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo appreciated the President for his bold decision to enact the National Health Insurance Act.< /p>
He said the singular feat achieved by the President will put Nigeria on a trajectory to achieve universal health coverage for all Nigerians in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
World Health Organization country representative Dr Walter Mulombo Kazadi said the law would make health services accessible to vulnerable people in society and, by extension, improve health and economic status Nigerians.
Please share this story:
The Federal Government has announced plans to launch Universal Health Coverage which would provide affordable and accessible health care to 83 million vulnerable Nigerians.
The Federation's government secretary, Boss Mustapha, revealed this when the World Health Organization delegation led its national representative, Dr. Walter Mulombo Kazadi, alongside the Authority's executive secretary. national health insurance, Professor Mohammed Nasir Sambo, paid him a courtesy visit to his office.
The SGF said that the enactment of the National Health Insurance Authority Bill by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Retired) marked a new lease of life for the health sector, which would make universal health coverage accessible to vulnerable people in all countries. nooks and crannies of the country.
These were contained in a statement from the SGF office's chief information officer, Willie Bassey, on Wednesday.
The statement read in part: "'In May of this year, we had the President sign the bill and then we made it an act to create first, the agency that will administer the coverage. universal health insurance to meet the needs of the 83 million vulnerable people you mentioned. And also to oversee the general administration of insurance coverage throughout the country. One of the multiplier effects of treating illnesses is the impoverishment of affected families due to out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the course. treatment."
He added that with the enactment of the NHIA Bill, it would go a long way in alleviating poverty and improving the economic lives of Nigerians.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority, Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo appreciated the President for his bold decision to enact the National Health Insurance Act.< /p>
He said the singular feat achieved by the President will put Nigeria on a trajectory to achieve universal health coverage for all Nigerians in line with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
World Health Organization country representative Dr Walter Mulombo Kazadi said the law would make health services accessible to vulnerable people in society and, by extension, improve health and economic status Nigerians.
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