The Individual & Family Social Health Insurance Programme of the National Health Insurance Scheme was flagged-off today by the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr E.O Ehanire.
In his opening address he stated that the programme is aimed at addressing the challenges experienced during the implementation of Vital Contributors Social Health Insurance Programme.
He also acknowledged the effort of the National Health Insurance Scheme under the leadership of Prof. Sambo, who according to the Minister is working dedicatedly to ensure that the NHIS fulfil its mandate which is to provide financial access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians.
The Honourable Minister noted that to facilitate access to healthcare in Nigeria, the Federal Executive Council of the NHIS is working towards developing an ICT infrastructure to facilitate enrollee verification, access to care, data collection and management.
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