The Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority , Kelechi Ohiri, has said that low coverage, uneven distribution, and persistent quality concerns have continued to hinder the effectiveness of health insurance in the country despite notable advancements.
The event with the theme, “The NHIA Act: Two Years After – Reflections and Future Direction” was designed to reflect on the past, assess the present situation, and share a common vision for the future of health insurance in Nigeria. He called for regularly hosting interactive stakeholder sessions, stating “We must come together routinely to collectively address challenges in Nigeria’s health insurance landscape through consistent dialogue and collaboration.
Dr Elaine Baruwa said that enrollment was merely a step towards the ultimate goal of translating enrollment into tangible health benefits Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed on Friday that funding the nation's energy transition requires investments of over $10 billion per year up to 2060. He also revealed that the nation currently has the highest rate of deforestation in the world, as people primarily depend on biomass for energy generation. According to him, desert encroachment is…