Residents of Delta State have been urged to take full advantage of the quality healthcare services provided by the state government through its Contributory Health Scheme.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, made the call while receiving the Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, who paid him an advocacy visit in his office in Asaba.
Dr. Onojaeme stated that the state government has invested substantial resources in the health sector out of deep concern for the welfare of its citizens. He noted that health facilities across the state have been renovated and upgraded with modern equipment to enhance service delivery.
The Health Commissioner further assured that proactive measures have been introduced to address the global challenge of brain drain in the sector, particularly through the removal of unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecks in the employment of health professionals.
Commending Dr. Akpoveta for his innovative leadership and dedication, Dr. Onojaeme said his commitment has positioned Delta as the leading state in health insurance coverage in Nigeria. He reaffirmed that the Ministry of Health would continue to work in synergy with the Commission to ensure that enrollees enjoy the full benefits of the scheme.
In his remarks, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta said the visit was aimed at reaffirming the Commission’s readiness to expand health coverage for all residents, in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He noted that the governor has consistently demonstrated strong commitment to the health of Deltans through sustained financial and moral support for the scheme.
Dr. Akpoveta disclosed that the Commission has commenced another round of monitoring visits to healthcare facilities operating under the scheme across the state to ensure compliance with established standards and the consistent delivery of quality services to enrollees. He added that feedback from beneficiaries has been largely encouraging.
The Director-General reminded residents that the informal sector plan of the state health insurance scheme provides an opportunity for all residents of Delta State, irrespective of tribe or religion, to access comprehensive healthcare services for one year at any accredited facility for a premium of seven thousand naira. Services covered under the scheme include surgeries such as hernia repair, appendectomy, and caesarean section.
The visit underscores the renewed commitment of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission to strengthening healthcare delivery, as monitoring and quality assurance activities continue across the state.