Residents across Oyo State are set to be beneficiaries of free health care as the state government, on Tuesday, announced the approval of N54 million to commence a free health mission.
State Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello, stated this alongside his Information, Culture and Tourism counterpart, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, while briefing journalists on decisions of the state executive council meeting.
Speaking, Bello said the free health mission to be hosted in the 33 local government areas and 35 local council development areas will cover all categories of ailments, noncommunicable diseases and surgeries.
Though he did not give the definite date of commencement, he said the event will begin soon in line with health being one of the pillars of the Makinde administration.
He added that the state government had got the buy-in of various medical personnel and consultants to offer their services such that most of the N54 million approved sum will be allocated to the purchase of drugs and medical facilities for the mission.
Asked whether the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme (OYSHIA) won’t be affected, Bello said that the mission would even afford the state opportunity to further sensitize residents on embracing the insurance scheme.
At exhaustion of the N54 million, Bello said the state government will do a review to determine if more funds should be allocated for the mission.
