Lagos expands free health insurance to include surgeries and scans
Lagos State has broadened its free one-year health insurance package, enabling residents to access a wider range of healthcare services. The initiative, led by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority in partnership with the Lagos State Health Management Agency, now covers surgeries, antenatal and postnatal care, and specialist consultations. The scheme aims to reach all communities within the state, including both public and private healthcare facilities. Officials emphasized their commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare for everyone living and working in Lagos State.
Highlights
- The free health insurance package now includes major and minor surgeries, antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, and specialist consultations.
- The scheme is available to all residents of Lagos State, regardless of whether they use public or private hospitals.
- Bashir Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, stated the programme is part of the state government’s mandate to improve citizens’ well-being.
- Lucas Aladeusi from the Lagos State Health Management Agency highlighted that the package covers both registration and a wide scope of clinical services.
- The ILERA EKO scheme is designed to reduce out-of-pocket expenses and improve healthcare access for residents across all three senatorial districts.
