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IMSHIA INNOVATIVE DRG PROVIDER PAYMENT MODEL RECEIVES NATIONAL COMMENDATIONS AFTER FEDERAL ASSESSMENT.

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Joint Learning Network for Universal Health Coverage, and National Health Insurance Authority have commended Imo State government for the successful implementation of its Imo Diagnosis-Related Group (i-DRG) Provider Payment Method, describing the state’s model as innovative and a potential blueprint for nationwide adoption. The commendation followed a […]
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Prof. Uchenna Ewelike, Appointed Visiting Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), Professor Uchenna Ewelike, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The appointment recognizes his outstanding contributions to academia, health financing, and transformative public service. An Imo State born Senior Public Health Physician and globally renowned […]
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DR. UCHENNA EWELIKE CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH HEARTLAND HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN IMO.

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), Dr. Uchenna Ewelike (PhD), has called for stronger collaboration between the Agency and the Heartland Hospital Management Corporation (HHMC) to further improve healthcare service delivery across Imo State. Dr. Ewelike made the call during a courtesy visit by the CEO […]
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WHO Commends Imo State Health Insurance Agency on Effective Health Insurance Implementation, as Imo Commissioner for Health Flags Off Life-Saving Skills Training for Pregnant Women and Children Under Five in Owerri

— Dr. Uchenna Ewelike attributes zero maternal death record to the commitment and dedication of PHC Officers-in-Charge The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA) for its effective implementation of the Governor Hope Uzodimma’s health insurance programme, particularly at the primary healthcare level, describing the agency’s approach as instrumental […]
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SENATOR OSITA IZUNASO DESCRIBES THE IMO STATE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AS ONE OF THE BEST ACHIEVEMENTS OF GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA’S 3R ADMINISTRATION AS HE FLAGS OFF IMOCARE ENROLLMENT FOR HIS CONSTITUENTS DURING THE 3RD EDITION OF HIS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM.

The Senator representing Orlu Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Abuja, Senator Ozita Izunaso, has described the Imo State Health Insurance Scheme as one of the best achievements of the 3R Administration of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Hope Uzodimma. He made this commendation while flagging off the ImoCare Health Insurance Programme for his constituents […]
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NIGERIAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION (NOA), IMO STATE CHAPTER HONOURS Dr. UCHENNA EWELIKE WITH AWARD FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN HEALTHCARE.

The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Imo State Chapter, ably led by Dr. Patrick Iwuchukwu, has honoured the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), Dr. Uchenna Ewelike (Ph.D.), with an Award of Transformational Leadership in Healthcare. The award was presented during the Association’s 2025 End-of-Year Gala Night, themed “Eyes on the Ball”, […]
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IMSHIA COMMENCES 7-DAY QUALITY ASSURANCE & IMPROVEMENT TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH INSURANCE DELIVERY IN IMO STATE.

The Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA) has launched an intensive 7-day residential capacity-building training on quality assurance and healthcare service improvement for its staff, as part of efforts to strengthen the delivery of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Health Insurance Program. The training, which is taking place at Immaculate Hotels, Owerri, brings together key resource persons […]
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Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Health Insurance Program Conducts Massive Major Eye Surgeries for Imo State Pensioners Again.

The Imo State Health Insurance Agency under the leadership of the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Uchenna Ewelike, has reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to quality and inclusive healthcare as the Governor Hope Uzodimma Health Insurance Programme commences major eye surgeries for pensioners and dependants at the IMSU Medical Centre, Owerri. During an interface with […]
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GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA’s HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM SAVES CHILD WITH MULTIPLE COMPLEX BIRTH DEFECTS FROM OKWUABALA, ORLU LGA.

The Imo State Health Insurance Agency under the leadership of Dr Uchenna Ewelike, Executive Secretary/CEO has intervened in the case of a child from Okwuabala, Orlu Local Government Area, who was born with multiple complex birth defects and is currently receiving adequate and needed specialist care at Innobel Specialist Hospital, Owerri. The child’s mother had […]
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