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By Modupe Shodeinde
Lagos State Government has given approval for the release of funds to provide free health care for 50,000 orphans, the elderly and vulnerable in the state.
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu made this known at the celebration of the 2020 Universal Healthcare Coverage Day on Thursday.
A former permanent secretary in the state, Dr Bola Balogun, who represented Dr. Sanwo-Olu, said the funds is from equity of the Lagos State Health Scheme.
“It is gratifying to note that Mr Governor appreciates the fact that not everyone can afford the premium and has approved the release of funds from the equity to provide free health care within the Lagos State Health Scheme for 50,000 orphans, the elderly and the vulnerable.’’
She stated that the decision became imperative in view of the fact that the government recognizes that not everyone can afford the premium of the LSHS.
Balogun explained that the Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated in Lagos in line with the agenda of the state government to ensure access to quality health care services for all residents, irrespective of age or social status.
