Osinbajo advocates for compulsory health insurance scheme

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Vice President Osinbajo Advocates for Compulsory Health Insurance Scheme

Nigeria's Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has called for the introduction of a compulsory health insurance scheme in the country. Osinbajo made the call while speaking at the 2022 National Health Summit in Abuja, the nation's capital.

According to Osinbajo, a compulsory health insurance scheme would help to ensure that all Nigerians have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their socio-economic status. He noted that the current healthcare system in Nigeria is characterized by out-of-pocket payments, which can be a significant burden on individuals and households.

The Vice President emphasized that a compulsory health insurance scheme would help to reduce the financial burden on individuals and households, and would also help to improve the overall health outcomes of the population. He also highlighted the need for the government to invest more in the healthcare sector, particularly in primary healthcare, to improve the health outcomes of the population.

Osinbajo's call for a compulsory health insurance scheme is in line with the recommendations of the National Health Act, which was signed into law in 2014. The Act provides for the establishment of a national health insurance scheme, which would provide health insurance coverage to all Nigerians.

The Vice President's call has been welcomed by health experts and stakeholders, who have emphasized the need for a comprehensive and sustainable healthcare system in Nigeria. They have also highlighted the need for the government to invest more in the healthcare sector, particularly in primary healthcare, to improve the health outcomes of the population.

Source: Nigeria's Vice President Osinbajo Advocates for Compulsory Health Insurance Scheme