Akwa Ibom Health Insurance Scheme has recorded over 220,000 enrollees less than two years after it began operations to offer affordable healthcare to the people in the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.
Edikan Ekwerre, a medical doctor and chairman of the agency, made this known during the training and onboarding programme for newly accredited healthcare facilities held at the Agency’s Board Room.
The chairman, who attributed the rapid growth of the scheme to confidence of residents in the scheme, however, warned healthcare providers against fraudulent practices, stressing that the Agency maintains a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct.
“We are not playing here. We have over 220,000 enrollees. Last year, we emerged as the fastest-growing State Social Health Insurance Scheme, and we are looking forward to retaining that recognition this year.
“We cannot achieve this without your partnership. Please cooperate with us. Prioritize our patients so they will
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