On Tuesday, the Edo State Health Insurance Commission registered 450 children from five recognized orphanages for the state’s healthcare coverage program.
Aside from the enrollments, the commission also paid off pending hospital bills for multiple children whose parents or guardians were unable to cover their medical expenses.
This immediate action provided relief to the impacted families and underscored the government’s dedication to achieving comprehensive healthcare for all.
In stressing the significance of inclusivity within healthcare, Omonigho Trinitas, who stood in for the Director General of EDOHIC, Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, as the head of the Public Relations Unit at the Commission stated that each child merits a healthy beginning in life.
She stated that this initiative falls under the commission’s larger objective to ensure nobody gets left behind, particularly focusing on individuals at the periphery of society.
She added, “The Children’s Day outreach by EDOHIC not only brought cheer but also reaffirmed the Edo State Government’s dedication to child health and welfare, setting an example of compassionate governance and proactive healthcare delivery.
To mark this year’s Children’s Day with genuine warmth, EDOHIC initiated a statewide campaign aimed at providing hope and healthcare assistance to numerous underprivileged children throughout Edo State.
The committee toured five officially listed orphanages and three public medical centers situated throughout the three senatorial zones—Edo South, Edo Central, and Edo North—in an array of initiatives designed to enhance children’s well-being and their accessibility to healthcare.
A key feature of the event was the registration of more than 450 children from local orphanages into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme, guaranteeing them access to reliable and cost-effective medical care.
Along with registrations, the commission resolved unpaid hospital debts for multiple children whose parents or guardians were unable to cover their medical expenses. This offered prompt assistance to the impacted families and underscored the government’s dedication to comprehensive healthcare access.
She indicated that the initiative corresponds with the commission’s mission to offer equal healthcare access to all inhabitants, particularly those who are most at risk.
To conclude the festivities, the team handed out gift bags packed with vital supplies and goodies to the kids at orphanages and healthcare centers, bringing delight and brightening their days with joyful expressions.
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