FG Set to Add Cancer Treatment in National Health Insurance Scheme

Date:

Share post:

The Federal Government of Nigeria has stated plans to include cancer treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

FG said this is to ensure adequate and affordable healthcare services for citizens diagnosed with cancer.

The National Coordinator, Cancer Control Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, Uche Nwokwu, who stated this on Monday at the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association Cancer Awareness Summit, in commemoration of the Year 2024 World Cancer Day, added that the government has in place the Cancer Health Funds which provides comprehensive cancer care for patients.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Aba Federal Constituency: Hon Alex Ikwechegh on the Right Path

By Kingsley Maduforo The member representing the good and hard working people of Aba South and Aba North Federal...

Skills 87.7 FM, Okigwe Lauded for Engaging Programmes Meant for Listener’s Delight

Skills 87.7 FM, Okigwe, has been commended for various quality programmes aimed at educating , entertaining and informing...

60,000 Metric Tonnes of Grains: FG Targets 12 Million Vulnerable Nigerians

Worried by the hardship in the land, the federal government says some 60,000 metric tonnes of grains have...

Extortion: IGP Warns Officers Against Using his Name

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has criticised any form of extortion by police officers. The IGP...