
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Over one hundred indegenes of Ogbunike Community in Oyi local government area of Anambra state are to benefit from the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme AHIS.
As part of the scheme the indegenes of the Community would also benefit from the Ogbunike Free Medical Outreach where villagers would be receiving free medical treatment being sponsored by the CEO of White Care Pharmaceuticals Nig Ltd Pharm Kene Ikeche.
The sponsor of the Anam state Health Insurance Scheme who incidentally is a veteran journalist Ogbuefi Dr Chuma Odili Harris Udokamma stated that it is part of his contributions towards assisting the less privileged and the vulnerable in the town.
According to Chuma Odili Harris Udokamma , he had been paying numerous medical bills to help people. This underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive health scheme from him.
“I have therefore decided to launch a groundbreaking health scheme aimed at enhancing the welfare of hundreds of indigent people in Ogbunike my hometown”
“This transformative initiative will provide free health insurance coverage to eligible residents, thereby ensuring access to quality healthcare services”. – he said.
After conducting comprehensive research and gathering insights from various stakeholders, he devised a visionary plan to launch a health scheme that would alleviate the burden of healthcare expenses for vulnerable individuals and families in Ogbunike.
Also speaking the Coordinator of Ogene Ogbunike Sponsored Health Insurance Scheme, Mr Kenechukwu Nwanne who works with Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) said with N12,500, anyone could purchase health insurance for indigent persons around them to access quality healthcare in any hospital of their choice throughout the year.
Consequently, over 100 persons in Ogbunike will be sponsored by Ogene Ogbunike and registered in the Anambra state Health Insurance Scheme.
” The Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s led government has made remarkable progress in fulfilling its mandate, especially with the implementation of various programmes, which has helped increase healthcare coverage and health outcomes of the people. “
“The implementation of the health scheme is expected to yield a multitude of benefits by alleviating the financial burden of healthcare expenses, individuals and families will have increased access to preventative care, diagnostic services, and treatments, leading to improved overall health outcomes within the community”
Beneficiaries of the first edition of the Ogene Ogbunike health scheme have been drawn across Six villages in Ogbunike.
The Ogene Ogbunike Medical Outreach Program is being organized by Ogbuefi Pharm Kene Ikeche CEO, WHITECARE PHARMACEUTICALS NIG LTD.
Continuing Udokamma noted that launch of the health scheme by Ogene Ogbunike is a testament to his commitment to the welfare and well-being of the people of Ogbunike. The provision of free health insurance coverage for indigenes exemplifies a progressive and compassionate approach to health care.