Ngozi Okoronkwo, Abia State commissioner for health, has said that over 4,700 pensioners have been registered for free medicals under the state’s health insurance scheme.
The scheme, which is for pensioners who were not above the level of deputy director, covers treatments at both primary and secondary health facilities across the state.
Okoronkwo made this statement while briefing the governor, Alex Otti on the ongoing rehabilitation of Amachara, Okpuala Ngwa, Umunnato, Aba and other health facilities in the state.
She expressed disappointment due to criminal activities which lead to thefts of facilities and carted away equipment and other valuables due to lack of security and adequate lighting.
She also stated that she had interfaced with some senior government functionaries on how to tackle the issue, adding that their response, especially for Okpuala Ngwa General Hospital was positive.
