AAAF Launches Free Well being Insurance coverage for Ijebu Rural Communities

…60 Indigents Profit from the Scheme’s First Section

The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF), the philanthropic arm of SIFAX Group, in partnership with Ogun North East Native Authorities, has enrolled 60 residents from ten rural communities within the first part of a free medical insurance scheme geared toward enhancing entry to high quality healthcare for the aged and susceptible.

The programme was held on the 400 seater group corridor constructed by Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group and AAAF. Beneficiaries have been drawn from Isade, Ajowa, Idomila, Iken, Igbogila, Rasonwa, Ilefon, Ileshe, Sanyindo and Idomowo villages.

Talking on the occasion, the Foundation’s Govt Coordinator, Mrs Foluke Ademokun, who represented Dr Afolabi, defined the motivation behind the initiative whereas presenting a cheque to representatives of the Ogun State Well being Insurance coverage Company (OGSHIA). She revealed that Dr Afolabi noticed {that a} well being facility he beforehand donated to the adjoining Ijebu communities in Isade was being underutilised as a result of many residents couldn’t afford medical payments.

Based on her, this discovery prompted the Foundation to collaborate with OGSHIA to offer free medical insurance protection for aged and susceptible residents, permitting them to entry healthcare providers with out monetary burden.

“This initiative is one other alternative for Dr Taiwo Afolabi, SIFAX Group and the Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation to increase our social intervention efforts to rural communities, following the donation of a well being centre a while in the past. We’re assured that this medical insurance scheme will take away monetary boundaries and encourage beneficiaries to hunt correct medical care,” Ademokun mentioned.

The Chairman of Ogun North East Native Authorities, Hon Foluso Badejo, accompanied by the Native Authorities’s Well being Supervisor, Hon Oside Olalekan, expressed deep appreciation for Dr Afolabi’s continued assist for the native authorities space. He highlighted the philanthropist’s contributions throughout the area, together with the donation of markets, faculties, soccer fields, ICT centres and medical amenities, noting that these interventions have complemented authorities efforts to fulfill the wants of the folks.

Chief M S Odunuga, the village head of Isade, who spoke on behalf of different conventional rulers, counseled Dr Afolabi for his constant dedication to the well-being of the communities, describing the medical insurance scheme as well timed and impactful.

Additionally talking, Otunba Main Normal Odunsin (Rtd), who oversees the Foundation’s group improvement initiatives within the locality, praised the collaboration amongst group leaders, authorities businesses and AAAF. He counseled the clear beneficiary choice course of throughout the villages and the environment friendly issuance of medical insurance playing cards by OGSHIA officers, assuring beneficiaries that the initiative is being managed with care and integrity.

The free medical insurance scheme is anticipated to considerably cut back out of pocket healthcare bills for beneficiaries and enhance the utilisation of healthcare amenities inside the communities. Additional phases of the initiative are being thought-about.

Concerning the Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation
The Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation is the philanthropic arm of SIFAX Group, dedicated to enhancing lives by means of interventions in healthcare, schooling, group improvement and social welfare, notably in under-served communities throughout Nigeria.

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