NHIA begins health insurance enrolment for 10,000 people in Rivers
The National Health Insurance Authority has commenced the enrollment of 10,000 people in Rivers West senatorial district under the ‘Bringing Healthcare Home’ initiative.
NHIA director-general Kelechi Ohiri, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.
The programme was sponsored by Ipalibo Banigo, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health.
it was aimed at expanding access to quality healthcare in the region, and was launched in Ahoada East LGA.
Mr Ohiri said that health insurance was a critical tool to combat health-related poverty issues and inequality. He said that access to affordable healthcare was essential for maintaining human dignity.
“The initiative targets reducing the high rate of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in Nigeria, with 70 per cent of the population currently bearing healthcare costs without financial support,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ms Banigo, affirmed her commitment to improving healthcare access for her constituents.
She said that the initiative underscored the role of health insurance in addressing social inequalities and improving healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable communities.
(NAN)
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