By Kehinde Adeoye

Since inception, the goals of the Osun Health Insurance Scheme, (OHIS) has been unflinching, making sure that Osun residents have access to quality and affordable health care services. It is, therefore, no surprise that this agenda has been constantly preached with so much evangelistic commitment over the years.

Just recently, the Osun State government under the leadership of Gov. Adeleke reinstated Dr. Niyi Oginni, the executive secretary of the scheme following the review of the contract and MOU committee report. This move largely exemplifies the readiness of the Adeleke administration to remain committed in serving the people and making sure that the health concerns of everyone is treated as priority.

In addition, in a bid to continue to provide quality and accessible health services to the Osun masses, Governor Ademola Adeleke, two months ago, approved the payment of all debts to service providers under the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS).

This was contained in a press release made available to newsmen by the executive secretary of the Agency, Dr Adeniyi Oginni.

Oginni in the statement clarified that the present administration was determined to ensure that residents have access to quality health care delivery.

The executive secretary, then urged all service providers under the scheme to continue to provide quality services to the teeming enrollees.

He  asked the service providers to adhere strictly to the rules of engagement as contained in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Agency.

Recall that Osun Health Insurance Bill was passed into law on the 30th October, 2018 under the leadership of Rt. Hon Najeem Salaam and signed in November 2018 by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola who equaly appointed Dr. Niyi Oginni as Executive Secretary.

OHIS is currently in partnership with up to 432 health facilities across Osun State. The list comprises of 332 local primary healthcare facilities, 17 public healthcare facilites inclusive of University of Osun Teaching Hospital, and 82 accredited private healthcare facilities.

Futhermore, OHIS, which was primarily conceived and designed as part of strategies for attaining Universal Health Coverage in the state, will continue to improve the health status of the residents of the state by creating access to health care management and insurance.