Tag: Health insurance
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How Delta govt subsidises 300 CS births monthly – DG
The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr Isaac Akpoveta, has disclosed the State Government subsidises over 300 caesarian sections monthly in all its 550 facilities.
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Anambra Govt. offers children with sickle cell disorder free health insurance
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) is collaborating with the state ministry of health to offer free health insurance to children living with sickle cell disorder. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Managing Director, ASHIA, said this during the registration of no fewer than 20 children living with sickle
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What we’ve done in 100 days – Osun gov, Adeleke
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun said that his administration, in its first 100 days, had redirected the government’s efforts toward meeting the needs of the people. Adeleke, who was sworn in on Nov. 27, 2022 as the sixth executive governor of the state, said this on Tuesday at a news conference in Osogbo, while rolling…
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NUP commends Kaduna government over health insurance cover for 16,000 pensioners
The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) Kaduna State Chapter, on Monday commended the State Government for providing health insurance cover to the more than 16,000 pensioners in the state. The secretary of the union, Alhaji Alhassan Musa, made the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Kaduna. Musa described the development as “very thoughtful”, adding that…
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Edo Assembly passes Health Insurance Commission Bill
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed a Bill for a Law to establish the Edo State Health Insurance Commission. The law would enable the state government provide improved and affordable healthcare services to residents. The motion for the house to consider the bill clause by clause was moved by the Deputy Speaker, Justin…
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Obaseki to build 3 super general hospitals in Edo
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled plans to build three Super General Hospitals in the three Senatorial Districts in the state and assured medical personnel of improved working conditions for an effective and efficient healthcare system in the state. The governor gave the assurance when he received executive members of the Association of…
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Cross River receives implementation plan for state health insurance scheme
The Cross River Government says it will soon commence full implementation of the State Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS) to make healthcare delivery accessible to the people. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Rosemary Archibong, made this known on Monday after receiving the draft copy of the implementation plan for the scheme. An NGO,…