Politics

350,000 Deltans Covered By Universal Healthcare Scheme – Gov. Okowa

The Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that 350,000 Deltans were covered by the Universal Healthcare Scheme.

The Governor disclosed this during Physicians’ Week, which was organised by the Delta State Council of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in conjunction with the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) on Thursday.

While speaking at the event which was tagged: “Universal Health Coverage, Leaving No One Behind”, Okowa emphasized that the Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme in Delta State had over 350,000 enrollees comprising of Deltans from both the formal and informal sectors.

Also Read:

https://ekohotblog.com/2019/11/14/osinbajo-receives-alibabas-founder-and-delegates-in-aso-rock/

The state government in a tweet however, recalled that the Governor had earlier called on other states in Nigeria to take a cue from Delta State healthcare scheme.

Robiu Musa

A season Journalist, philanthropist and founder, Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), an NGO.

Share
Published by
Robiu Musa

Recent Posts

NAFDAC Denies Approving Herbal Tea Claiming Smoking is Healthy

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied approving a…

57 seconds ago

Nigeria to Re-establish Embassy in North Korea, Renewing Diplomatic Ties

Nigeria plans to reopen its embassy in North Korea, according to Patrick Imodu Imologome, the…

19 minutes ago

Adamawa State Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff Face Salary Delays

            Approximately 5,000 teaching and non-teaching staff employed under the…

26 minutes ago