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The Kogi State government has broadened access to healthcare by ensuring that more citizens are captured under the state health insurance scheme.<\/p>\n
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The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, stated this in a press statement on Tuesday, stressing that the policy is designed to reduce poverty by cutting down what families spend on medical care, while also giving them access to affordable and quality health services.<\/p>\n
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According to Fanwo, \u201cHealth insurance is one of the most effective ways of lifting people out of medical poverty. By bringing our people into the scheme, we\u2019re not just making healthcare accessible; the governor is also showing that the government cares about the well-being of the people.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He noted that beyond health insurance, the state government is also investing massively in medical education and infrastructure to train a new generation of healthcare professionals in the state\u2019s tertiary health institutions.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt the College of Science, Technology and Health (CUSTECH-TH), Okene, construction is ongoing on two blocks of student hostels for both male and female medical students, as well as two blocks of doctors\u2019 quarters. Similarly, at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Teaching Hospital (PAAUTH), Anyigba, work has commenced on a multi-purpose medical laboratory complex, classrooms, a library, and consultants\u2019 blocks.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIn Lokoja, the state government has approved the construction of House Officers\u2019 Quarters at the Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH) to improve training and welfare for young doctors.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTo strengthen healthcare delivery across all levels, the government has also embarked on the massive production and distribution of Health Data Tools (NHMIS Data Tools) for Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), as well as secondary and tertiary health facilities. This will guarantee adequate capturing of service data into the national platform (DHIS2), in line with best practices,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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The commissioner added that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, is determined to consolidate on existing gains by investing in people, structures, and systems that will make healthcare in Kogi State both sustainable and people-centered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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