In accordance with the federal government’s vision to “Leave No One Behind” in pursuit of health related Sustainable Development Goals , the minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has inaugurated a ministerial committee on provision of health insurance for retirees and elderly in the country.
“We are here today 30th November 2020 for an activity that could bring help to the elderly in our society and it is to inaugurate members of a Ministerial Committee to examine options for the provision of Health Insurance for retirees and the elderly in Nigeria.“It underscores the resolve and commitment of the federal government to improve access to healthcare and promote the wellbeing of ageing citizens through provision of health insurance.
Others are the Permanent Sec. Ministry of Humanitarian Affair, Disaster Mgt. and Social Development, Permanent Sec. Service Welfare and Pension OHCSF; Director Family Health, Federal Ministry of Health; Director General, PENCOM; Executive Secretary, PTAD; Chairman, Forum of Chairmen of Boards of Teaching Hospitals; Director/Head GASHE, FMOH; Head, Elderly Healthcare Programme, FMOH; General Manager, Formal Sector , amongst others.