Health Challenges: Governor Uzodimma To Launch Universal Health Coverage for Imo People

Health Challenges: Governor Uzodimma To Launch Universal Health Coverage for Imo People

  • Governor Hope Uzodimma is set to launch the access to care for a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Imo
  • The scheme will offer health insurance for the Imo State public servants on one part and then, to the over 66,000 vulnerable enrollee
  • The state government will be investing an initial sum of one billion naira for the scheme to kickstart

Governor Hope Uzodimma has continued to demonstrate his love for a functional State systems in the interest of Imolites as he is set to launch the "ACCESS TO CARE" for a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Imo State.

The Scheme which is a program under the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (ISHIA) is designed to offer health insurance for the Imo State public servants on one part and then, to the over 66,000 vulnerable enrollee under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), a statement made to Legit.ng by the state government read.

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Recall that during the last quarter of 2022, the Governor approved free medical care for Imo workers under the Social Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS) with the vision to providing free medical services to Imo workers at the State and LGA levels.

Uzodimma to launch health coverage
Governor Hope Uzodimma set to launch a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Imo State. Photo credit: Daniel John
Source: UGC

Under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which will be activated with the launching tomorrow, March 28, the State Government will be investing an initial sum of one billion naira for the scheme to kickstart in earnest.

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Individuals and families can take advantage of this scheme by subscribing to applicable cover and enjoy access to a range of medical services.

2023 elections: Hope Uzodimma appreciates Imolites for voting APC candidates

Meanwhile, Governor Hope Uzodimma has sent his appreciation to the people of Imo after the House of Assembly elections in the state.

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The governor stated that the overwhelming support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) was a clear testimony that the people of the state appreciate his administration's achievements in the last three years.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared that the APC won 26 seats out of 27 in the Imo state House of Assembly.

PDP rejects Imo House of Assembly results, vows to challenge process in court

Meanwhile, the PDP has rejected the outcome of the Imo state House of Assembly elections.

According to the party's national secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the just concluded election in the state was a sham.

Senator Anyanwu also directed PDP candidates to submit the required documents for legal battle within 72 hours.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nnenna Ibeh Nnenna Ibeh is a journalist with over 10 years of experience with various media organisations including Premium Times. Being on the front burner of reporting politics and the different dimensions of governance, she is also passionate about girls' education and women's and children's health. With degrees in Journalism, Peace Studies & Conflict Res., and Dev. Studies, Nnenna has worked in the dev. sector as a communications officer for the Centre for Democracy and Dev. email: ibehnnenna@gmail.com