Ekiti News reports that more than 429,000 Ekiti State residents have benefited from the state government’s free medical services under the “Ulerawa Health Insurance Programme and Basic Health Care Provision Fund.”.
Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, highlighted this achievement during last week’s “Ekiti Loni/Ekiti Today” radio program.
Speaking on the initiative’s success, Dr Oyebanji Filani highlighted the extensive range of services offered, including malaria treatment, immunisation, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition, HIV, and tuberculosis care across 177 health centres.
The program’s impact is set to deepen, with over 700 residents scheduled for free surgeries like appendectomy, cataract surgery, and fibroid removal in the next three months. This initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare access for underserved and financially disadvantaged residents.
Dr Filani also noted that the state has taken proactive measures to improve healthcare delivery, such as organising training for health staff, renovating health facilities, and aligning doctors’ pay with federal standards to boost motivation.
Additionally, he commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the new Federal Medical Centre in Ikole-Ekiti, which is expected to enhance the state’s health status and stimulate the local economy.