Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made equity contribution to the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), directing the extension of health insurance coverage to 50,000 additional residents of the state, including households affected by flood, vulnerable persons and public primary school pupils across the state.
Key Highlights
- Governor Fubara has made an equity contribution to RIVCHPP.
- Health insurance coverage is extended to 50,000 additional Rivers residents.
- Beneficiaries include flood-affected households, vulnerable persons and public primary school pupils.
- RIVCHPP Executive Secretary Dr. Vetty Agala announced the development on Saturday.
- The move aligns with the governor’s health4allRivers universal health coverage vision.
The development was made known by the Executive Secretary of the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, in a statement on Saturday.
Dr. Agala noted that through the state equity contributions, the state government seeks to strengthen the implementation of RIVCHPP and expand the health insurance coverage, particularly among vulnerable populations who may otherwise face financial barriers to accessing healthcare.
Coverage For Flood Victims
The executive secretary also said that the directive by the governor to extend coverage to flood victims is part of the state government’s response to the impact of flooding on affected communities, recognising the need to address not only the immediate humanitarian consequences of the disaster, but also the healthcare needs of displaced and financially distressed households.
Public Primary School Pupils Included
Agala added that the directive by the governor for the extension of coverage to public primary school pupils also represents an important step towards improving access to healthcare among children, supporting their wellbeing and promoting a healthier school-age population across the state.
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The governor’s initiative aligns with his broader objective of advancing universal health coverage in Rivers State through his health4allRivers vision by ensuring that more residents, especially vulnerable households and children, are protected against the financial hardship associated with accessing healthcare.
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