residents’ socio-economic status has given free health insurance to the vulnerable in Ijede Local Council Development Area.
The General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency , Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, who disclosed this at the flag-off of EKO Social Health Alliance Community Storm organised by the Agency, at Ijede LCDA, commended the Governor for his support, especially in providing special funds for the implementation of free health insurance coverage for the vulnerable in the State through EKOSHA.
She explained that EKOSHA is an initiative designed by the agency to provide a sustainable structure for the implementation of ILERA EKO free health plans for the vulnerable and indigent in the state. The General Manager said that the provision of free health insurance coverage for the needy through EKOSHA is an integral part of the agency’s strategies to attain Universal Health Coverage in the state.
According to her, the provision aligns with the new National Health Insurance Act which makes health insurance mandatory in Nigeria.She pledged that EKOSHA will be at the forefront of championing the inclusiveness of the vulnerable and preventing the disenfranchising of residents at the grassroots in accessing quality and affordable healthcare.
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