By Ajibola Adedoye
Dr. Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor has enrolled 1000 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), into the State’s Health Insurance Scheme to promote their healthcare.
Soludo made the known during a City Hall meeting with persons with special requirements organised to promote her Healthy Living Initiative, in Awka on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
She said that PWDs had the capacity to bring unique values towards a prosperous Anambra state when given proper attention.
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“I invited you because I love you all and look out for you. My hubby’s administration also appreciates your undying desire to bring your stylish to the table of good governance.
“As I behold your amazing faces, I see strength, tenacity, doggedness and unstoppable ambitions.This is why Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, is giving out 1000 health insurance places free to PWDs in the state.
“This is our own way of saying that we care about you and we know that health is the topmost wealth. This free health insurance will be your passport to pierce the best medicare anywhere in the state.
“I want you to ensure that you use the health insurance completely to your advantage. When you notice any sign of infirmity, don’t waste time visiting your doctor” she said.
Soludo prompted the PWDs to prioritise their health, eat right, imbibe particular and environmental hygiene to stay healthy and alive.
Also speaking, Mr Ugochukwu Okeke, Chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Anambra, requested for the addition of PWDs in the Healthy Living crusade.
According to him, PWDs are more affected when it comes to the issues of healthy living as a result of different challenges hanging on their various nature of disabilities.
“Including PWDs in your crusade will help get the mindfulness and support down to our members, thereby enabling an inclusive society,” he said.
In his keynote address, Prof. Williams Obiozor, Director, Centre for Disability and Special Needs Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, advocated for further support and addition of persons with disabilities in the society.
Obiozor said that empowering and catering for the well- being of PWDs was a collaborative effort and shouldn’t be left for government alone.
In her reflections, Mrs Ify Obinabo, State’s Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, appreciated the Governor’s wife
for the demonstration of love to persons with disabilities in the state.
Mr. Simeon Onyemaechi, the Executive Secretary, Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, said the package cost N12,500 annually to get drugs and treatments of health conditions covered by the scheme.
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