Celebrating World Health Day 2021; Ayade, Betta is committed in " Building a fairer, Healthier State

By Trinity Jesam

Today, April 7, 2021, marks the World Health Day with the theme “Together for a fairer, healthier world”.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), universal health coverage (UHC) is the organization of health-care system in a way that provides a specific health-care benefit package to all members of a defined population, through provision of financial risk protection in the course of accessing necessary health-care services.

UHC means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. It includes the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.

And that's where Ayade care comes in to deliver these services with adequate and competent health care workers across the state with optimal skills mix at facility, outreach and community service.

With the Ayadecare, people are protected from financial consequences of paying for health services out of their own pockets, reduces the risk that people will be pushed into poverty because of unexpected illness.

" As a Governor who gives priorities to the health and well-being of the citizens, he ensures that no stone is left uninsured in the match towards a successful enthroning universal health coverage in the state.

The Ayadecare boast of more robust insurance cover compared with other states and health insurance is one of the best things that have happened to Cross River State.

With the exercise outcome which was successful with a record of 78.2 percent (16,850 enrolled) of the total target enrollment.

Health is a fundamental human right, everyone deserves to live a healthy life regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, disability, economic situation or employment.

This important protection is not offered by traditional Medicare plans and is critical in protecting your savings and financial future.

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