• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, January 30, 2023
Leadership News
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • NewsLatest
    • World News
    • ASUU News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Others
    • How-to
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • NewsLatest
    • World News
    • ASUU News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Others
    • How-to
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Leadership News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Health

Federal Govt To Provide Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians – NHIA

by Abdullahi Olesin
5 months ago
in Health, News
Reading Time: 1 min read
Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on TwitterTelegram

The federal government is set to provide free healthcare services for 83 million vulnerable Nigerians.

General manager, National Health lnsurance Authority (NHlA), Ilorin Zone, Mr Adelaja Abereoran, disclosed this during an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Abereoro supervises NHIA in Kwara, Kogi and Niger States.

Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians
ADVERTISEMENT

He said the federal government’s decision followed the realisation that most vulnerable Nigerians lack the wherewithal to access the health services they needed.

“There is a plan by the federal government in the new reviewed Act of the National Health lnsurance Authority (NHlA) to provide free medical treatment to over 83 million vulnerable Nigerians to alleviate their sufferings,” Abereoro said.

Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians Free Healthcare For 83m Vulnerable Nigerians
ADVERTISEMENT

He called on the state governments to complement the efforts of the federal government by establishing health insurance agencies to enable more people access quality healthcare services across the states.

RELATED

YPP

Senatorial Race: I Am Not Fronting For Akpabio – YPP Candidate

3 hours ago
Kwara Geographic Information Agency Generates N900m

Kwara To Offset LG Workers Salary Arrears With N1bn Sure-P Refunds

3 hours ago

He said Nigeria cannot achieve a comprehensive healthcare delivery without the support of the States and other stakeholders in the health sector.

Abereoro called on states and federal lawmakers to include health insurance scheme in their constituency projects to cater for their constituents’ health needs.

He noted that the services of the Authority have been updated in consonance with global best practices, stating that the scheme now cover general medical check-up.

He said under the reviewed Act of the Scheme, Corps Members are eligible to free healthcare services from the day of their mobilisation till the end of their service year, including those who carry pregnancy during the service year.

SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Most Crude Oil Theft Occur Offshore, Says Navy

Next Post

Fidelity Takes Over 100% Stake In Union Bank UK

Abdullahi Olesin

Abdullahi Olesin

YOU MAY LIKE

YPP
News

Senatorial Race: I Am Not Fronting For Akpabio – YPP Candidate

3 hours ago
Kwara Geographic Information Agency Generates N900m
News

Kwara To Offset LG Workers Salary Arrears With N1bn Sure-P Refunds

3 hours ago
No Swap Deal With Terrorists To Release Hostages  – Military
News

Govt Determined To Clear N132bn Security Debarment Allowance – Irabor  

3 hours ago
Next Post
Union Bank

Fidelity Takes Over 100% Stake In Union Bank UK

ADVERTISEMENT

LATEST UPDATES

YPP

Senatorial Race: I Am Not Fronting For Akpabio – YPP Candidate

January 30, 2023
Kwara Geographic Information Agency Generates N900m

Kwara To Offset LG Workers Salary Arrears With N1bn Sure-P Refunds

January 30, 2023
No Swap Deal With Terrorists To Release Hostages  – Military

Govt Determined To Clear N132bn Security Debarment Allowance – Irabor  

January 30, 2023
Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Tinubu’s Disqualification Over Same-faith Ticket

APC Takes Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ Manifesto To Nigerian Youths

January 30, 2023
NASENI’s Equipment Devt Institute For Commissioning February 4

NASENI Develops 150 Innovative Products, Says Vice Chairman

January 30, 2023
Public Officers Urged To Emulate Gambari

State House Will Lead Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan – Gambari

January 30, 2023

Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Loses Director

January 30, 2023
FCTA Impounds, Crushes 240 Commercial Motorcycles, Vows To Sustain Policy

FCTA Arrests 47 Roadside PoS Operators 

January 30, 2023

© 2022 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • World News
    • ASUU News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Others
    • How-to
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Podcast

© 2022 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.