The World Health Organization (WHO) designates December 12th as the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day each year.
The day is marked with a series of events and a call on world leaders and other stakeholders to accelerate investments towards health for all to achieve a world in which everyone can access health without experiencing hardship.
The Edo State Government has, through the establishment of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission, made substantial efforts towards achieving affordable healthcare for its residents.
In the light of this year’s theme, “Build the World We want: A Healthy Future for All”, the Edo State Health Insurance Commission organized a road show in some major cities and towns such as Benin City, Ekpoma and Auchi to educate residents on government’s commitment to ensuring that they get access to quality healthcare with reduced out-of-pocket expenses, urging residents to take advantage of the initiative by enrolling in the health insurance scheme.
A breakdown of the various health plans, including the health benefits and corresponding annual costs, were provided during the sensitization.
The plans include the Equity Students, Formal, Informal, Platinum Healthcare Plans, which render preventive, consulting, general practice, outpatient admissions, maternal, neonatal, reproductive health, minor surgical procedures, laboratory, radiological, physiotherapy, pharmacies, emergencies, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, primary eye and dental care, amongst other healthcare services.
The road show which went through major markets in Benin City, Ekpoma and Auchi commenced from Mission Road and proceeded to Oba Market, Lagos Street and environs in Benin City.
In Edo Central Senatorial District, the road show went through Esan West Local Government Council Secretariat, Ekpoma, to Ali Square and Market Square, while in Edo North, it went through Etsako West Local Government Council Secretariat Auchi to Opoji Junction and Ibo Market.
Free EDOHIS branded aprons were distributed to traders at the various markets, and on-the-spot registration was done for interested individuals.
The event also featured a question-and-answer session to help people understand the scheme and how it works.
