Vision
Our vision is for every resident of every state and the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria to have access to quality health care devoid of financial hardship.
Forum of CEOs of SSHIAs
Every Nigerian Deserves Quality Healthcare
We are the heads of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in Nigeria, and our mandate is to promote health equity.
The big picture
- Universal Health Coverage
- Health Equity
Who we are
We are the CEOs of SSHIAs
Our forum is a peer review platform for Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in all states in Nigeria.
Our dedication is directed towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and health equity.
What We Do
We Lead the Efforts for Universal Health Coverage
Every forum member is a serving leader of a Social Health Insurance Agency in a Nigerian state. We strive to make health insurance available and accessible to everyone in the country.
We are responsible for:
Health cannot be a question of income. It is a fundamental human right.
~ Nelson Mandela
Our vision and mission
Our Goal is to Attain Health Equity in Nigeria
We strive to ensure that every Nigerian has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their background, or socio-economic status. We address disparities in health outcomes and provide fair access to healthcare resources, services, and opportunities in the bid to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Mission
To contribute to the achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria through peer review and peer learning for effective resource mobilization at the national and sub national levels for strengthening of State Social Health Insurance.
How far we've come
We Have Achieved Remarkable Feats So Far
Implementation
We have 37 Social Health Insurance Schemes successfully running in the country. One in each state, and the FCT.
Enrollment
34 million and counting Nigerians have access to health insurance.
Members of the forum
Meet the Excos
Chairman
Vice Chairman I
Vice Chairman II
Secretary General
Assistant Secretary General
Treasurer
Publicity Secretary
Dr. Divine Igwe
Executive Secretary, Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA)
Over 98% of workers in the formal sector and about ten thousand individuals in the private sector are covered by the State Social Health Insurance Scheme in Kaduna State.
Dr. Abubakar Hassan
Director General, Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Scheme (KADCHMA)
Everyone is entitled to be covered under the Universal Health Coverage. That’s why the theme says “Leaving no one behind.” The Delta State Health Insurance scheme covers not only indigenes of Delta State but everyone who resides in Delta State.
Dr. Ebiakhofa Alfred
Acting Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC)
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Introducing the Forum of CEOs of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in Nigeria
The Forum of CEOs of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in Nigeria is a peer review platform for Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health
It is important to note that Universal Health Coverage has come to stay and that it is a way of financial protection, especially among the vulnerable.