By Chisom Okafor
Adinma Awkuzu Association, in partnership with Periwinkle Foundation, has enrolled over 230 indigenes of Awkuzu into the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) scheme to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare.
The enrolment exercise took place on Nov. 4, at the Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC), Awkuzu.
The Executive Secretary of ASHIA, Dr. Augustine Ezeka, was represented by Mrs. Anoliefo Nneoma of the Agency’s Business Development and Marketing Department.
During the exercise, Mrs. Anoliefo educated beneficiaries on the benefits of the health insurance scheme, their rights and responsibilities, as well as the appropriate channels for reporting challenges encountered while accessing medical services at their designated hospitals.
The registration was coordinated by the ASHIA Desk Officer at CMC Awkuzu, Mr. Emeneoya Sunday, while the Managing Director of Periwinkle Foundation, Mr. Victor Enyingwa, was present to supervise the exercise.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Obigwe Theresa, expressed gratitude to both organisations for the initiative, describing it as a meaningful intervention that would help more community members access healthcare without facing the full financial burden of medical expenses.
The initiative highlights the importance of community partnerships in expanding health insurance coverage and ensuring that more residents, particularly those who may struggle with healthcare costs, receive the medical attention they need.
Chisom Okafor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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