The Government of Ondo State has doled out N34m to support 46 individuals under its Medical Assisted Programme.
According to the Government, the programme was aimed at assisting persons suffering from various ailments and could not pay their medical bills.
This was disclosed by the Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, in Akure, the State Capital. He
Presenting cheques to beneficiaries of the programme, Ajaka urged them to use the money for the purpose it was approved.
Ajaka noted the administration’s commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens of the State. He stated that the administration has always taken care of the wellbeing of the citizens since its inception.
The Commissioner, however, pointed out that the Ministry sought approval for over N200m for the programme. He, however, regretted that the budgetary limitation saw 46 persons getting N34m.
Ajaka, therefore, advised the beneficiaries to key into the State Health Insurance Scheme for them to have access to affordable health care.
He said, “We are distributing these cheques to people with various ailments and sickness. They are unable to take care of their medical bills. Medical assisted programme sought approval for N230m for various people across the State.
“But the budgetary approval is limited. We looked at their level of indices and 46 persons benefited N34m. We appreciate Mr. Governor for the approval. He was compassionate. We implored them to use the money judiciously. We are advising everybody to key into the health insurance.
“In years to come, we will know the importance of health insurance scheme,” Ajaka said.
source: The Nation
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