BY JUMAI NWACHUKWU
THE Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has recorded another milestone with the enrollment of 10,000 widows into the state’s health insurance scheme under the Widows Welfare Program. Speaking to newsmen, the Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, hailed the state government for the initiative, describing it as a bold step towards strengthening healthcare access for vulnerable groups across the state.
He said the enrollment would not only widen the commission’s impact but also reinforce Delta’s leadership in health insurance implementation nationwide. Dr. Akpoveta commended Governor Oborevwori’s “visionary leadership and commitment” to affordable healthcare, stressing that the initiative aligned with the Governor’s M.O.R.E. Agenda and the state’s drive towards universal health coverage.
He urged health institutions and sectors, including stakeholders to remain proactive and ensure effective delivery of services under the expanded insurance program, emphasizing the importance of adhering to policy guidelines for the benefit of enrollees.
Akpoveta reiterated that the enrollment represented Delta State’s determination to build an inclusive health system that prioritizes the welfare of its most vulnerable citizens.