DSCHC Expands Access, Welcomes 10,000 Widows

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 Pro­gramme. Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, said the initiative is 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 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 a determination to build an inclusive health system that prioritizes the welfare of the most vulnerable citizens.