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.

Jumoke Monsura Gafar     Kwara Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations     Bolaji Aladie     Kayode Oyin Zubair     Women Radio     Oja-Oba     Lateef Ademola Olatunji     Modupe Oluwole     Saidu Isa     Jelili Yusuf     Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies     Salman Suleiman     Moses Adekanye     Ayo Adeyemi     Tope Daramola     Ahmed \'Lateef     Muhammad-Mustapha Suleiman     Musa Ayinla Yeketi     University Road     Bilikisu Oniyangi     Christopher Odetunde     Durosinlohun Kawu     Pakata Development Association     Ojuekun Sarumi     Mumeen Lah     Kaosarah Adeyi     Oluwatoyin Lukman     Solomon Edoja     Suleman Abubakar     Unilorin FM     Niyi Osundare     Rihanat Ajia     Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir     Aliyu Salihu     Women For Change And Development Initiative     International Vocational Centre     Modibbo Kawu     Tunji Olawuyi     Baruten     Samari     LABTOP     General Hospital, Offa     Hassan A. Saliu     Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa     Bello John Olanrewaju     Yaru     Bond     Dasuki Belgore     Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq     Bank Of Industry     Sanitation Exercise     Olayinka Are     V.O. Abioye     Ahmed Idris Mohammed     Towobola Abdulrahman Toyin     Folashade Omoniyi     Peter Obi     Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao     Hauwa Nuru     Gbenga Adebayo     Alfa Modibo Belgore     Onilorin Of Ilorin     Muhammed Aliyu     Roheemat Hammed     Mohammed Alabi Lawal     Muhammadu Buhari     KWSIEC     Toyin Sanusi     Lukman Adeloyin     Yashikira     Gobir Organization Foundation     Olushola Saraki     Muhammed Akanbi     Sun Qing Rong     CCEPE     Charcoal     Al-Ilory    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Pakata Development Association     Riskat Opakunle     Abdulraheem Yusuf     Abdullahi AbdulMajeed     Eruku     Yomi Ogunsola     Haruna Olawale Sulaiman     Abdulfatai Baakini     Ilorin Talaka Parapo     Olatunde Michaels     Sheriff Shagaya     Mary Kemi Adeosun     Afonja Descendants Union     Cornelius Adebayo     KWIRS     AbdulRasaq Abdulmajeed Alaro     Sam Onile     FOMWAN     Zubair Folorunsho Erubu     Okedare     Kwara Liberation Group     Ibrahim Taiwo     Agor     Olugbense     Yashikira     Lateef Alagbonsi     Vasolar Consultoria     Hassanat Bello     Simeon Ajibola     Abdulkadri Ahmad Alaiye     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Share     Federal Allocation     Bolakale Kawu Agaka     Muritala Awodun     Saliu Oluwole     Muslim Stakeholders Of Kwara State     Rex Olawoye     Ishaq Salman     Olam Food Ingredients     Busari Alabi Alausa     Budo Egba     NIPR     Christopher Odetunde     Ajasse-Ipo     TETFUND     Henry Olaosebikan     Alagbado     Abubakar Suleiman     Ayo Opadokun     Aishat Sulu-Gambari     Saka Isau     Abdulrahman Abdulrasak     Voices Of Tomorrow     Wasiu Onidugbe     GANZY     UNILORIN Alumni Association     Ophthalmological Society Of Nigeria     Yekeen Alabi     Folaranmi Aro     Kayode Oyin-Zubair     Maigidasanma     07039448763     Mukhtar Shagaya     Post-utme     Ayegbeni     Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa     Haliru Yahaya     Rotimi Samuel Olujide     Ita-Nmo Market     FERMA     Onikijipa     Mohammed Ghali Alaaya     Elewu     Idowu Aremu     Azeez Bello     Ashiru