28th June, 2016
Dr. Joe Akabuike, the Commissioner for Health, says Anambra State Government will commence the Universal Health Insurance Scheme in July.
Akabuike on Tuesday said that Gov. Willie Obiano would launch the scheme in July.
He said that 63 health centres across the state were being renovated to standard for the take-off of the scheme.
According to him, the executive bill will soon be sent to the House of Assembly to ensure the smooth take-off of the scheme.
“We are taking all the necessary procedures because the scheme is in the interest of the public.
“The scheme is for every person residing in the state, who met the requirement, irrespective of state of origin,” Akabuike said.
The commissioner commended the governor for the financial support in the health sector since assumption to office.