ASHIA TAKES HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLMENT CAMPAIGN TO MGBUKA MARKET, EXPANDS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE

By Chisom Okafor

The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) has intensified efforts to expand health insurance coverage across the state with a sensitisation and enrolment campaign at Mgbuka (Fairly Used) Market, Nnewi, encouraging traders to enrol in the state’s health insurance scheme.

The outreach, held on July 16, formed part of the agency’s drive to promote universal health coverage by increasing awareness of the benefits of affordable and accessible healthcare.

Speaking during the exercise, the Executive Secretary of ASHIA, Dr. Augustine Ezeka, assured traders of the agency’s commitment to ensuring that every resident has access to quality healthcare without the burden of high out of pocket medical expenses.

He explained that enrollees receive medical services at accredited healthcare facilities across the state, enabling individuals and families to access timely and quality treatment when needed.

Responding on behalf of the market, the Chairman of Mgbuka (Fairly Used) Market, Hon. Anthony Okafor, commended ASHIA for bringing the enrolment campaign to the market, describing the initiative as timely and beneficial to traders.

He urged market members to take advantage of the opportunity by enrolling in the scheme and encouraging their colleagues to do the same.

One of the traders, Mr. Dozie Orji, shared his experience with the programme, saying his family’s medical expenses had reduced significantly since enrolling in the health insurance scheme.

He encouraged fellow traders to register, noting that the programme offers financial protection while guaranteeing access to quality healthcare.

The exercise attracted a large number of traders, many of whom sought additional information about the scheme and completed their enrolment, reflecting growing public confidence in ASHIA’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage in Anambra State.

Chisom Okafor is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State