From Abubakar Sadiq Mohd, Zaria
Federal University of Education, Zaria has vowed to expand its Healthcare delivery initiative through collaborative efforts for staff and students.
Dr. Suleiman Balarabe, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university stated this while receiving on courtesy call Chief Emmanuel Obi, the Managing Director, Well Health Network Limited, an Enugu-based Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
A statement signed by Sani Lawal Maqarphy, VC's media aide said Dr. Balarabe reaffirmed the university’s commitment to the healthcare provision of its immediate community.
He emphasized the importance of health for productivity and highlighted the university’s ongoing investment in health infrastructure.
The acting VC noted that the acquisition of modern medical equipment including dental and X-ray machines were some of the breakthrough made by university to enhance healthcare delivery in recent time.
He further stated that the university has also engages locum doctors, laboratory technicians, and nurses while planning a major expansion of its clinic to further improve healthcare services in the institution.
Earlier, Chief Emmanuel Obi, the Managing Director, Well Health Network Limited said as part of the collaboration, Well Health Network Limited will provide essential health services to both staff and students of the institution.
These according to him, includes conducting a sensitization session on NHIS and students’ TISHP programme while offering expanded health coverage through HMO services.
He explained that the aim was to improve the quality of healthcare provision on campus to benefit both the university community and the public.
Chief Emmanuel while applauding Dr.Balarabe for his leadership and foresight congratulated him on his recent appointment as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university, and expressed hope for a legacy driven health-focused initiatives during his tenure.
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