The National Health Insurance Authority says the number of Nigerians enrolled in health insurance has risen to more than 22 million.
Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges.
Mr Umar-Sadiq noted that the SWAp initiative aims to align national, state, and partner efforts
The NHIA DG said that since the emergency maternal care programme began in October 2024, nearly 40,000 women nationwide had benefited from the scheme.
NAHA said this was because millions of citizens continue to pay for healthcare services out of pocket.
The National Health Insurance Authority has celebrated a landmark delivery at the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare.
The move aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
“The government’s policy is clear: no community health officers should be unemployed,” Mr Salako affirmed.
“The success of any scheme or project depends on a good governance structure,” Mr Oyerinde stated.
Mr Aminu also stressed the importance of enrollees being aware of their rights and privileges to prevent violations.
