The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA) has further strengthened its commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare services by opening three regional offices across the state’s geopolitical zones.
The move aims to improve accessibility and ensure that no resident is left behind in the quest for better health outcomes.
Speaking at an inter-ministerial press briefing organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications, the Executive Secretary of KWHIA, Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, emphasised the agency’s mandate to deliver accessible healthcare services to all residents, regardless of tribe or religious beliefs.
Represented by the Controller of Finance and Accounts, Mr. Atobiloye Mufliu, Jetawo-Winter revealed that the agency is targeting the enrollment of at least 250,000 individuals from formal, informal, and indigent sectors into the health insurance scheme.
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“The commissioning of regional offices is part of our efforts to ensure the benefits of this scheme reach every corner of Kwara State,” Jetawo-Winter stated.
She highlighted the government’s significant investment in the scheme, particularly for indigent residents, reflecting the administration’s prioritization of healthcare for all.
The Executive Secretary also underscored the importance of staff capacity building to enhance service delivery.
She noted that the agency recently organised training on health insurance administration, digital literacy, and marketing for its staff to ensure effective and efficient healthcare service delivery.
“Kwara Care remains committed to improving health outcomes for all residents of Kwara State through effective service delivery,” Jetawo-Winter said.
In her opening remarks, the Commissioner for Communications, Bola Olukoju, lauded the strides of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration across various sectors, including healthcare.
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She described the press briefing as an opportunity for heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to highlight their achievements to the public.
The government’s focus on healthcare underscores its dedication to the well-being of Kwara residents, positioning the state as a model for accessible and affordable healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
