By Chisom Okafor The Managing Director (MD), Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi says that in order to reflect the current cost realities, the Agency will increase the fee-for-service paid to its accredited healthcare providers (HCPs) for surgical services like Caesarean Section (CS) etc. He made this announcement during the quarterly meeting
Choice Chioma | I-Witness News In the first batch of enrollment into the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme (ASHIA), the SECHUWARIIS Foundation, comprising notable philanthropists from the Amichi community, successfully enrolled 275 indigenes of Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, a significant step in achieving their target of 500 indigenes. Mrs.
By Chisom Okafor Over fifty (50) persons living with sickle sell disorder in Anambra State, have been adopted into the Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme (ASHIS) by the State government as part of events marking the second year anniversary of the Solution government. The Managing Director of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), Dr Simeon
By Chisom Okafor: The Managing Director (MD), of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency ( ASHIA), Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi has sensitized the management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) on the Tertiary Institution Social Health Insurance Program (TISHIP) which is set to commence next academic session. Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi stated that ‘’the new National Health Insurance
Choice Chioma | I-Witness News Desk Officers from various Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) accredited health facilities recently met with Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of ASHIA. The gathering was not only a platform for vital discussions but also an occasion to recognize and reward exemplary performance. Mrs. Adaeze
No fewer than 100 indigenes of Umunnoke village,Awka in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State have been enrolled into the State health insurance Agency (ASHIA) by Tabitha wheel foundation through the adoption model strategy that allows well meaning individuals to enroll their relatives and friends by paying the annual premium. Mrs Uche Nwagbo
Choice Chioma | I-Witness News No fewer than 143 indigenes of Ihe village, Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have been enrolled into the State health insurance scheme by a philanthropist and notable son of the community, Dr Onyekwelu C. Nzewi through the adoption model strategy that allows well meaning individuals
Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) has collaborated with the Anambra State Ministry of Health to offer free health insurance to children living with sickle cell anemia in the State. The Managing Director ASHIA, Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi said that the Agency is happy to lend a helping hand in shouldering the financial burden associated with
Determinants of health-seeking behavior among enrollees of social health insurance scheme in Anambra
Background: Understanding factors that explain the health seeking behaviour (HSB) among enrollees of Anambra State Health Insurance Scheme (ASHIS) is a critical entry point for improving health outcomes and achieving universal health coverage (UHC). Aim: To assess the socio-demographic and health facility determinants of health-seeking behaviour among the enrollees of ASHIS in Anambra State, Nigeria.