BY JUMAI NWACHUKWU
IN a significant boost to healthcare access for vulnerable populations, 200 indigenes of the Eruemukohwarien Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area and Emevor Community in Isoko-North, have been enrolled into the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme.
This initiative was sponsored by a member of the Board of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Deacon Sunday Omamofo, of Eruemukohwarien Community, and Comr. Glory Ikinimore of Emevor Community in Isoko North Local Government Area.
In his address, the Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, praised Deacon Omamofo for his outstanding commitment to improving healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable members of society.
Dr. Akpoveta emphasized that philanthropy in health insurance was one of the most impactful gifts anyone can offer and called on other well-meaning individuals and groups to contribute to supporting vulnerable persons.
The President-General of Eruemukohwarien community, Mr. Solomon Okorodudu, represented by the Chairman of Health and Education, Comrade Stephen Ukedjere, lauded the Delta State Contributory Health Commission’s Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative, (IEAI).
Mr. Okorodudu expressed the community’s gratitude for the program, which ensured that the most vulnerable had access to essential healthcare services.
Beneficiaries of the program expressed their satisfaction with the enrollment process, which culminated in the distribution of insurance cards. The cards grant them access to medical care under the state’s health insurance scheme, providing much-needed relief for many who previously had limited or no access to healthcare services.
Similarly, in Emevor Community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Comrade Glory Ikinimore sponsored 100 persons into the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative (IEAI).
Expressing appreciation to the state government and the Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Comrade Ikinimore urged prominent Deltans to support the initiative to ensure that their communities also benefitted from it.
The highlight of the events was the recognition and presentation of plaque by the Director-General of DSCHC Dr. Isaac Akpoveta to Deacon Omamofo in Ughelli North LGA, and Comrade Glory Ikinimore of Emevor Community, Isoko-North, for their efforts in ensuring that their community have access to quality health care.
