The Delta State government vows it will continue to augments the medical bills of more than two million persons registered under its contributory health insurance scheme across the state.
The director-general of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Isaac Akpoveta, disclosed this when he received members of the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Asaba.
He explained that since the state started operations in January 2017 till date, it had enrolled over 35 per cent of Delta residents into the scheme.
He disclosed the extension of the enlistment of students of state-owned tertiary institutions into the scheme.
“The state government has continued to ensure that children under the age of 0-5 years old receive medical care at no cost under the scheme.”
He said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was passionate and committed to ensuring that vulnerable persons are protected.
Chairman of the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Ifeanyi Olannye, lauded the state government for its commitment to providing quality healthcare at subsidised cost to residents.
He said given today’s economic realities, a fee of N7,000 for medical services for a year is a gain to the enrollee.
“Your passion to save lives and ensure healthy living among citizens of the state is in line with the M.O.R.E Agenda of Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration,” he added.
