Yuletide: Ebonyi Health Agency Urges Philanthropists To Invest In Healthcare

The Executive Secretary of Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA), Dr Divine Igwe has urged the Philanthropists and well to do in Ebonyi State Southeast Nigeria to use this time of Christmas festivities to enroll the less privileged among their Villages into health.

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The Executive Secretary disclosed this while interacting with Journalists in his office at Centenary City in Abakaliki the State Capital.

He said “I would like to bring to your attention the “Adopt Your Community Initiative” launched by the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency.
As the Executive Secretary, I urge political leaders, church leaders, businessmen, and philanthropists to consider including health insurance in their Christmas packages for the less privileged. Health is wealth, and prevention is always better than cure.
To support this initiative, individuals can enroll 100 persons into the Ebonyi Health Insurance Scheme by paying N1,500,000 and be rewarded with the title of health insurance ambassador”. He said.

“Please note that all payments should be made into the agency’s account,
Acct Name: Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency Acct number: 0094477266
Bank: Sterling Bank plc
and kindly notify the Executive Secretary after payment (07033790997).

Furthermore,all companies, schools, and business owners with up to 5 staff members are required to enroll them in the health insurance program on or before February 23rd, 2025, in line with the approved formal sector social health insurance in Ebonyi State”.

Dr Igwe added that step toward actualization of Universal health coverage.

“as part of our new mandate, the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) will be conducting surgeries every 4 months throughout 2025.Participants must be registered at least 3 months prior to the surgery date”. He added.

He However expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbanna Nwifuru, for lifting his suspension. “His Excellency’s leadership style is truly unique, as he empowers individuals to speak for themselves and rewards hard work and dedication”
“I extend my sincere appreciation to His Excellency and his wife, the mother of the state, for their exceptional leadership and kindness towards me”. He expressed.