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10 Aug
Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged critical stakeholders in the State health insurance value chain, including health management organizations (HMOs), health care providers, corporate organizations, health insurance coverage providers...
26 Mar
Members of Waka Community International Foundation (WCIF) have advised Nigerians to engage in more walks to boost their health and be able to live longer.
9 Feb
To ensure access to quality healthcare, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has offered free health insurance to the vulnerable in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
8 Jan
Lagos State government has said as part of efforts to ensure that ILERA EKO (Health insurance) enrollees have access to quality healthcare and adequate drugs, it has commenced the distribution of drugs to ILERA EKO Healthcare Providers free of charge. The General Manager of Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, said that…
24 Dec 2022
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has reiterated the need for Lagos residents to tap into the Healthcare Insurance Scheme, as it would help to achieve universal healthcare coverage and reduce out of pocket payments.
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As part of efforts to ensure that Nigeria meets the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, the Lagos State Government through the Lagos Health Management Agency (LASHMA) recently unveiled a new social health insurance...
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