The Lagos State health authorities have reiterated their commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare and strengthening universal health coverage across the state.
Eko Hot News reports that at the Q2 Media Parley, officials engaged journalists, stakeholders, and ILERA EKO enrollees to highlight progress made in health insurance coverage and ongoing initiatives.
The session showcased the impact of LASHMA-AID, which has provided critical support to 18 beneficiaries, reinforcing the state’s social protection efforts.
Officials also reviewed progress on mandatory social health insurance aimed at increasing enrolment and improving healthcare access for residents.
Attention was drawn to EKOSHA outreach programmes designed to deepen awareness and encourage wider participation in health insurance schemes.
The agency also highlighted ongoing efforts to expand healthcare access to underserved and riverine communities across Lagos State.
Stakeholders at the event emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving universal health coverage goals.
Media partners were commended for their role in raising awareness and helping residents understand the benefits of health insurance.
Authorities reaffirmed that continuous public engagement remains central to improving enrolment and service delivery.
Lagos health officials stressed that no resident should be excluded from access to affordable and quality healthcare services.
They noted that sustained reforms are being implemented to strengthen the ILERA EKO health insurance scheme.
The programme was described as a key pillar in the state’s strategy to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending.
Officials assured residents that more innovations and outreach programmes would be introduced to widen coverage.
They reiterated their commitment to ensuring that every Lagosian has access to reliable and affordable healthcare.
The parley concluded with renewed calls for stronger stakeholder collaboration to sustain progress in the health sector.
