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Zambia's national health insurance program is helping older adults access healthcare without breaking the bank, though medicine shortages and long distances still create challenges. A new study shows how the four-year-old program is making a real difference in people's lives.
Following controversy over inmate healthcare, Nigeria's correctional system has enrolled 379 inmates in Abuja into a health insurance program. The move includes free medical screenings and marks a major step toward universal healthcare coverage.
Nigeria's largest city is making health insurance more accessible with flexible payment plans and stronger provider oversight. Over 72 journalists have been trained to spread awareness about the program reaching millions.
Nigeria's Kano State is enrolling one million vulnerable residents in a free health insurance program that will cover essential medical services. The initiative marks a major leap toward making quality healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Lagos State is making health insurance mandatory for all residents, ensuring everyone gets care at primary health centers without being turned away. The move aims to end crushing out-of-pocket medical costs and bring quality healthcare within reach for millions.