Segun James
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has so far stocked on paying health insurance premiums for 100,000 vulnerable and poor residents of the state, in line with the goal of ensuring universal health insurance for all. We have approved 750 million N from the fund.
First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu disclosed this yesterday, flagging a city hall meeting with beneficiaries of a health insurance equity fund hosted by the responsible agency, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA). Did. Make sure that all residents have access to quality and affordable medical services through health insurance.
She said that the Equity Fund, funded through 1%, set separately from the State’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), was unable to pay health insurance premiums due to many factors, including economic conditions. As part of the government’s social protection program, which said it was to secure a significant proportion, people with disabilities were not left behind when accessing medical services.
First Lady, headed by Omotoso Hunmi, wife of the state’s Information Strategy Commission, said the state government’s plans to promote Lagosian health were fixed to health insurance, with huge investment in health. He added that it was done. Insurance since the inauguration of the current administration.
“Through this effort, the government provides financial protection for the poor as they seek medical services to increase their purchasing capacity and stimulate economic growth. The Ilera Eko Equity Fund provides social protection to the poor. Is part of the state government’s efforts to provide.
“Similar initiatives have also been launched, such as the Maternal and Child Development and Social Welfare Integration Program Initiative (SWIPI). Most recently, the Governor has also launched an integrated social protection policy for the state government.
“Since the inauguration of this administration, the Governor has approved more than 750 million N payments used to pay health insurance premiums for 100,000 residents of the state. In the short term, this will bring hospitals. It will provide easier access to medical care for groups of people who cannot afford it and will improve the state’s health in the long run, “said First Lady. statement.
She also said that all Lagos civil servants were pleased to have successfully participated in the Irella Eco Health Program and that Lagos was the first to launch health insurance regulations in Nigeria.
She said that the city hall with beneficiaries, which takes place in the five administrative divisions of the state: Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe, got feedback and was in a state.
Therefore, she urged all beneficiaries to disseminate the good news of the Ilera Eko Equity Fund to all and, most importantly, to make the most of the commendable scheme.
In his welcome, Professor Akin Abayomi of the Health Commission praised the Governor’s attention to the health and welfare of the population, and the current administration has developed many health initiatives to improve living standards and quality. Said it was on record. Of people’s lives.
He praised LASHMA for his great efforts to improve access to medical services. Just revealed that the agency is trying to develop an innovative medical lending initiative to fund crowdfunding health insurance premiums and adoption from philanthropists, organizations, and donors. Of the poor and vulnerable people in the scheme.
Orsina Thorpe, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Information Strategy of Lagos and on behalf of Commissioner Gubenga Omotoso, said that healthy health remains the basis of everything in life, without which life is meaningless. Said.
In response to questions at the event, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, LASHMA’s general manager, said the agency will work with the primary health care committee to provide insurance healthcare services while the government remains strong. He said he is continuously increasing the number of health care centers (PHCs). We will upload actions to ensure that all PHCs in the state are fully functional.
