Health Insurance Can Curb Sudden Deaths, Says Ultimate HMO MD
The Managing Director of Ultimate Health Management Services, a Health Management Organization, Otunba Lekan Ewenla, has explained that preventive health care is a major component of health insurance in
Otunba Lekan Ewenla, the Managing Director of Ultimate Health Management Services, explained that health insurance in Nigeria plays a crucial role in preventing sudden deaths among its citizens. In an interview, he emphasized the importance of enrolling in the program to eliminate or curb these sudden deaths. Ewenla urged Nigerians not to wait until they are ill to access health care, as health insurance covers both preventive and curative healthcare services.
He also highlighted the need for the National Health Insurance Authority to conduct a publicity campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of health insurance for Nigerians. Ewenla pointed out that the Federal Government recently issued a circular emphasizing the mandatory enrolment in the health insurance program, and it is crucial to educate the public about the benefits and consequences of non-compliance.
He mentioned that Ultimate Health HMO has adopted the public sector social health insurance program's benefit package for operators in the informal sector, including small and medium business owners, due to its robustness and affordability. Ewenla stressed the importance of Nigerians embracing the health insurance program as mandated by the NHIA Act of 2022 and the Federal Government's circular from September 2025.
He also shared that the company visited the United Kingdom to re-launch the health insurance program for Nigerians living abroad, urging them to enroll their dependents, family members, and business associates.
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