Lagos state is betting on technology-driven health communication to expand insurance coverage and improve access to care, with the launch of ILERA EKO Spotlight, Nigeria’s first health insurance online radio.
The initiative, unveiled by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), on Wednesday in Lagos, combines digital broadcasting and telemedicine to boost awareness of the State’s compulsory Social Health Insurance Scheme and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage.
Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, the permanent secretary of LASHMA, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to providing affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare for all Lagosians, noting that the radio station would serve as a dynamic platform for continuous engagement and education on health insurance and wellness.