File: Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe
The Yobe State Government has approved the enrolment of state and local government retirees into the Social Equity Programme of its health insurance scheme.
The Executive Secretary of the Yobe Contributory Healthcare Management Agency, Dr Babagana Tijjani, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday in Damaturu.
Tijjani said that the approval was granted by Gov. Mai Mala Buni following a recommendation from the agency.
He also said that the initiative aimed to reduce the financial burden of out-of-pocket expenses among pensioners and enhance access to comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services at YSCHMA-accredited health facilities.
