Delta Inducts Monarchs into Contributory Health Scheme for Enhanced Grassroots Advocacy

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The Delta State Government on Wednesday onboarded traditional rulers across the 25 local government areas into the Delta State Contributory Health Commission to strengthen grassroots advocacy.

Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, during an engagement with traditional rulers across the state, said this is taking effect 12 years after an initial advocacy campaign that helped establish widespread support for the health insurance scheme.

Dr. Akpoveta revealed that the scheme has grown significantly from zero at inception to about 2.88 million registered Deltans, adding that the vulnerable group includes children under five, pregnant women, elderly persons aged 65 and above, and individuals who are physically or mentally challenged.

On the role of traditional rulers, he emphasized that they are critical to enhancing grassroots mobilization, expanding community reach, and encouraging more people to enroll in the scheme.

Also expressing satisfaction, the chairman of the Commission, Dr. Austin Obidi, said the DGs update are laudable and heartwarming as he promised for more advocacy and awareness to be carried out in all parts of the state.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Delta State traditional Council, the Orodje of Okpe thanked the Commission for the special privilege given to them and promised to work in synergy with them to the benefit of the people in their different communities.