Kwara Launches Health Insurance Coverage for TB and HIV/AIDS Patients from June 12

Date: 2025-04-24

The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA) has announced that individuals living with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS will be enrolled into the state's health insurance scheme from 12 June 2025.

Dr. Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, Executive Secretary of the Agency, revealed the initiative during a meeting with stakeholders in Ilorin on Wednesday. She stated that the scheme will extend coverage to eligible patients across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara.

Addressing coverage gaps for vulnerable groups

Jetawo-Winter clarified that while some vulnerable individuals in the state benefit from Global Fund support for managing their diseases, they often lack coverage for other health issues beyond Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS.

She noted that these individuals are particularly susceptible to additional health challenges due to their compromised immune systems.

"These individuals don't have the luxury of building immunity like others due to the medication they are already taking. They require comprehensive health interventions to manage their diseases effectively," Jetawo-Winter said.

She emphasized that the new health insurance coverage would also provide essential services for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS patients who might experience other health issues such as malaria, infections, surgery, or pregnancy.

Annual renewal and enrollment process

According to her, the insurance scheme will be renewable annually.

Jetawo-Winter encouraged eligible individuals to register for the scheme at the health facilities where they received their Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS treatments.

Mr. Seun Ogunniyi, a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Health and Environment, praised the Agency's efforts and commitment to improving public health.

He urged KWHIA to ensure proper orientation and effective implementation of the scheme across all local governments in the state.

What you should know

The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA), operating under the "Kwara Care" initiative, is a government agency established to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services to all residents of Kwara State, Nigeria.

Its mission is to improve the health and wellness of Kwarans by increasing the availability and accessibility of healthcare services.

Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA) offers three healthcare plans:

  • Informal Health Plan: N15,500/year for artisans, farmers, self-employed individuals, and families.
  • Formal Health Plan: N18,000/year for civil servants and private-sector employees.
  • Equity Health Plan: Subsidized rates for low-income families and vulnerable groups.

Residents can enroll by visiting a pre-enrollment center, submitting required data, making payments (if applicable), receiving a health card, and waiting for activation to access services.

Recent initiatives include the opening of three regional offices in January 2025 to target 250,000 beneficiaries across Kwara State's three geopolitical zones.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Balogin Alanamu     Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment     Mahmud Ajeigbe     Special Adviser On Digital Innovation     Oke-Ode     Soffiyyallah Kamaldeen     Tsaragi-Share     Nigeria Computer Society     Baba Issa     Balogun Ajikobi     Niyi Ogundiran     Abdulkadir Akanbi-Oke     Olota Of Odo-Owa     Issa Baba     Amusement Park     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Abdulraufu Mustapha     Kwara Hotel     Volunteers Of Ilorin Community And The Emirate     Lawal Jimoh     Raliat Elelu-Habeeb     Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji     Roheemat Hammed     Omoniyi     Cornelius Adebayo     Sardauna Of Ilorin     Henry Olaosebikan     Alabi Olayemi Abdulrazak     Onilupeju Of Ilupeju     Bilikisu Oniyangi     Akeem Lawal     Abdulfatah Ahmed     Olaiya Zuberu     Sa\'adu Salau     Ajasse-Ipo     Dagbalodo     Folashade Omoniyi     Sulyman Tejidini     Ita-Ore     Ibrahim Labaika     AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem     Yoonus Lawal     Marufat Oladosu     Ajibola Saliu Ajia     John Obuh     Oluwatoyin Lukman     Ado Ibrahim     Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa     Omotoso Musa     Olatunji Moronfoye     Lukman Oyebanji Fagbemi     Sango-UITH Road     Jawondo     KWACOBPA     Oro Grammar School     Patience Jonathan     Shehu Raheem Adaramaja     UNILORIN Alumni     Bello Oyedepo     Sarakite     Mike Omotosho     GGDSS Pakata     Oluwole Dupe     Kudirat Arinola Lawal     Ayeyemi Sulaiman     Ilorin Emirate Stakeholders Forum     Bursary     Micheal Imoudu     Akande Idowu Ayoola Muhammed     Garment Factory     Saka Balikis Kehinde     Oke-Ogun     Rotimi Oyedepo     Veterinary Teaching Hospital     March 28     Muhammadu Gobir     Buhari    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Shagari     Hassan Saliu     Olatunji Abdulmumeen     Hijab     Adama Isa     Doyin Agbamu     Clement Yomi Adeboye     Ahman Pategi     Sulu Gambari     Owu Fall     Taofik Mustapha     MATTA Girls Foundation     Sanusi Abubakar     Tuesday Assayomo     Ahmed Bolaji Nagode     Benin Republic     Esuwoye     James Kolo     Gani Saadu     Abraham Ojo     Transition Implementation Committee     Col. Ibrahim Taiwo     Gwanara     Mike Omotosho     Democracy Day     Suleman Abubakar     Jani Ibrahim     Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship     Charles Ibitoye     Adamu Atta     Ahmed Mohammed Rifun     John Mayokun Dada     Mujtabah Bature     Muazam Nayaya     Yakubu Gobir     Aliyu Umar     Metro Park     Wahab Olasupo Egbewole     Onikijipa     Popo-Igbonna     KSIRS     Lanre Aremu     Bamikole Omishore     Bayo Ajia     Garba Ayodele Wahab     Taofik Abdulkareem     Ilorin East     Apaokagi     Bolakale Kawu Agaka     March 28     KWSUED     Abraysports FC     Ajayi Okasanmi     Olufolake Abdulrazaq     Read With Me     Oke-Kura     Oniye     Abdulquowiyu Olododo     Prince Mahe Abdulkadir     Alloy Chukwuemeka     Lawyers Unite Against Corruption     Harrison Osauwagboe     Village Alive Development Association     John Kehinde Salako     Alagbado     Yusuf Amuda Gobir     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao     Abdulrahman Abdulrazak     Crystal Corner Shops     Suleiman Alege Kuranga     Wahab Abayawo     Wakilin Mata Lafiagi     Orire     MalHub     Femi Ogunsola     Okin Malt