The Executive Secretary disclosed this in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, while speaking with journalists at a media dialogue.
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The State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, announced this during a Health Insurance Summit on Tuesday.
The FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) on Thursday commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its plan to prioritise health insurance scheme for the benefits of Nigerians.
While making this disclosure at the launch of Niger state Contributory Health Scheme (NGSCHS) and Access to Health Care Service in Minna, the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Makusidi said the scheme will safeguard individuals and families against huge medical bills.
The amendment of the law followed the consideration of a motion for re-committal of some clauses by the Committee of the Whole.
He said it was part of the present administration’s commitment to improve access to healthcare in the country.
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has announced the launch of Beta Health, a low-cost health financing product that offers instant access to health insurance for every Nigerian.
The Lagos State Government on Saturday said its pensioners above 60 years would from April this year begin to enjoy free health Insurance scheme.
The Federal Government is working towards establishing a compulsory Health Insurance Scheme where government pays the premium for the poor, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has disclosed.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Monday that government was firming up arrangements to ensure the success of the scheme.
The Minister of State for the FCT, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide, who inaugurated the Committee on Thursday in Abuja, said the scheme aimed to protect the rural poor from the burden of paying for healthcare directly from their pockets