Katsina Health Insurance Enrollees Hit 583,460, Governor Makes Enrollment Compulsory for Government Programs

Katsina State has seen a remarkable surge in its Contributory Health Insurance Scheme, with enrollment now standing at 583,460 beneficiaries. This figure represents a substantial 64% increase from the 355,000 enrollees recorded in 2023, signaling a major step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the state.

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enrolment into the state health insurance scheme would henceforth be compulsory for all government employment programmes in the state.

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announced that enrollment into the state health insurance scheme will become compulsory for all participants in government employment programs. An executive memorandum will be issued to enforce compliance across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This move aims to ensure that all residents are shielded from catastrophic out-of-pocket medical expenses and have expanded access to affordable, quality healthcare services.

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the health insurance scheme is intended to shield residents from catastrophic out-of-pocket medical expenses while expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare services.

The governor highlighted the administration's sustained investment in healthcare financing and reforms as key drivers of this growth. Retirees, members of the Hisbah Corps, the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, and persons with disabilities continue to receive free health insurance funded by the state government. Furthermore, the state recently paid N243 million as counterpart funding for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, enhancing transparency and efficiency through its digital enrollee management platform.

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in the last 12 months alone, the scheme financed treatment for 205,693 severe malaria cases, 142,293 hypertension cases, 83,787 diabetes cases and 17,907 hospital bed days, including Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) services.

Mohammed Safana, Director General of the Katsina State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (KTSCHMA), reported that the scheme financed treatment for 205,693 severe malaria cases, 142,293 hypertension cases, and 83,787 diabetes cases in the past year alone. The program also funded 223 Caesarean Sections and 150 Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception (ERPC) procedures, significantly improving maternal and child healthcare. Safana appealed for the full implementation of the Katsina State Health Trust Fund to guarantee sustainable financing and solidify the sector's achievements.

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the health insurance programme also funded 223 Caesarean Sections and 150 Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception (ERPC) procedures, contributing significantly to improved maternal and child healthcare across the state.