Ambode Launches Lagos Health Insurance Scheme

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…Says State Now On Journey To Achieve Affordable, Comprehensive Health Coverage
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday launched the much-awaited health insurance scheme of the State Government, saying it was gratifying that the State was now on a journey to achieve affordable, comprehensive and unhindered quality healthcare services for all residents.

Ambode Launches Lagos Health Insurance Scheme
Akinwunmi Ambode

Speaking at the official launch of the scheme held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Governor Ambode said the decision to come up with the initiative, which had already been backed by law enacted in May 2015 by the State House of Assembly, was inspired by the desire of government to provide access to affordable and quality healthcare services and truly bring about healthy population”.

He said though the task of providing health insurance for residents of the State was a tough venture, but it was nonetheless historic and…



Source: Vanguard Newspaper