By Ngozi Jacinta Nnajiofor
The Anaocha Local Government Area has partnered with St. Cletus Hospital, Neni, to facilitate health insurance enrollment under the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA).
Mayor Rome Ibekwe, expressed gratitude to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for reintroducing health insurance in Anambra State.
He made the commendation during the local government health insurance enrollment into ASHIA at the Local Government Secretariat, Neni.
According to him, the enrollment initiative targets 1000 individuals, including the elderly and youths, in rural areas of the Council to enhance healthcare.
Hon. Ejike Okechukwu, Member representing Anaocha II constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, commended Mayor Ibekwe for introducing this initiative, noting that pregnant women can access free antenatal care and delivery services in both government and private hospitals, including St. Cletus.
“With this insurance initiative, pregnant women can access free Antenatal healthcare and delivery services not only in government hospitals but also in private ones like St. Cletus hospital which Anaocha LGA is partnering with,” Hon. Okechukwu explained.
The representative of ASHIA, Mrs Ngozi Agejelu emphasized the need for people to register with ASHIA, explaining that the benefit from the scheme is 10 per cent of the money charged in the hospital and advised Ndi Anaocha to register.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Cletus hospital, Mr Calistus Chibikem Obianodu thanked Anaocha Mayor for giving them the opportunity to partner with them and encourage Anaocha people to register to be able to benefit from the scheme.
Ngozi is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
