BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA
As Enrollee satisfaction in the implementation of the state health insurance scheme continues to top the agenda, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has trained Primary Healthcare (PHC) workers across the Delta South Senatorial District.
The training which drew primary healthcare PHC workers from different communities across the Delta South Senatorial District, held in Warri.
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta said the training had been intensive and practical to ensure the participants were equipped with the requisite knowledge to implement the new policy guidelines of the commission
D. Akpoveta said Delta State had maintained it’s number one position in the country in terms of healthcare but the commission was not resting on its oars, adding that all efforts were being channelled to close all gaps capable of disrupting the vision behind the state health insurance scheme.
He said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in line with his MORE agenda policy thrust, had empowered the Commission to carry out its mandate, which is aimed at providing affordable and quality healthcare, as well as reducing out of pocket medical expenses of residents of the state.
The DG / CEO expressed satisfaction at the turn out of participants at the training , and expressed optimism that with the training participants now had the knowledge and skills to provide improve services to Enrollees in their various facilities.
Participants thanked the Director General for educating them on the concept of health insurance and their role in helping citizens benefit from government’s programmes, promising to put the knowledge gained into good use.
PHC workers in the Delta North and Central Senatorial Districts of the state had earlier been trained by the commission.
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