The Delta State Government has recorded over two million enrollees in the state health insurance scheme within seven years.
The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Isaac Okpoveta, stated this on Monday during the distribution of health insurance cards to 100 enrolled adoptees at Onicha-Olona in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.
He said, “I am immensely delighted to stand before you all today as we gather to celebrate the remarkable generosity and compassion of the Oganishu Umu Ogbekenu Foundation that has set a shining example for all to follow.
“The foundation purchased health insurance for 100 vulnerable individuals in the community in response to the clarion call of the DSCHC to all people of goodwill to key into the indigent enrollee adoption initiative of the commission.
“This is not just an act of charity; it is a demonstration of profound empathy and a tangible commitment to the well-being of our people.
“Today, through these initiatives, we have been able to significantly increase healthcare coverage and improve health outcomes for our people.
“As of the end of March 2024, our enrolment statistics stand at two million insured. This figure is a testament to the trust and confidence that the people of Delta State have placed in our commission and its programs.
“Healthcare should not be a luxury reserved for the privileged few; it is a fundamental human right that must be guaranteed to all”
Okpoveta commended the foundation for purchasing health insurance for the vulnerable members of the community, noting that the foundation has demonstrated an understanding of the principle and shown the power of collective action in creating positive change.
He said that with N7,000 per person, one can purchase health insurance cards for neighbours to access quality health care throughout the year.
The DG of the foundation, Chukwugozi Modungwo, who commended the commission’s initiative, said the gesture was to enable the vulnerable to have access to health care.
He said the foundation would continue to partner with the commission and be ready to enrol more indigents to make life easy for them by accessing healthcare, especially during this hardship period.
