The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that his administration is keen on eliminating “Japa” syndrome in the States health sector.
The Governor made the disclosure at the flag off of Free Surgery and Medical Care for Pensioners in the state, a program packaged by Osun Health Insurance Agency in collaboration with Rotary international.
The Governor said, “Our government has been innovating on all fronts, issuing out programmes and policies to ease the burden of our people. We are working hard to provide services and support to alleviate the sufferings of our people. Our pro-people activities are multi-sectoral for maximum effect on the citizenry.
“In fulfillment of our campaign promises to bring good health services to our people, we have not only stepped up our healthcare facilities in terms of equipment and personnel, we have also brought on board the to enjoy free healthcare services. Recently, we gave the directive to enroll all pensioners in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) FREE OF CHARGE, the first of its kind in this country.
“I am happy to tell you that the 23,000 pensioners in the state have started receiving free healthcare services throughout the state from 1st February this year. OHIS has reported to me the smooth take off and positive response of these pensioners.
“May I also use this opportunity to inform you that the 3rd episode of Imole surgical and medical outreach will kick off very soon. The 1st and 2nd episodes witnessed surgical and medical care for more than 50 thousand inhabitants of Osun.
“We are not only taking care of the end users, we are also trying to make the Healthcare providers very happy. Recently Osun State approved several allowances and upgrades including the full hazard allowance for health workers in the state.
“We know there are still demands but let me assure you that our government is concerned about your welfare and will do the needful to eliminate “JAPA syndrome” in Osun State.”
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency, OSHIA, Dr Razaq Akindele, added that the Agency has registered not fewer than 23,000 pensioner in State free of charge.
He is words, “Initially we thought it was 18000 pensioners when the Governor gave the directive, but later we found out that combining the contributory and non contributory pensioners they are 23000 and they were all enrolled free of charge.”
