Health

Diaspora Health Mission Takes Off: Owerri Family Union USA Flags Off ImoCare Enrollment of 1,000 Beneficiaries Across Owerri

On Monday 20th April 2025, the Owerri Family Union, USA flagged off the enrollment of 1,000 beneficiaries into the ImoCare Health Insurance Program during its Medical Mission across the three LGAs in Owerri. The landmark event was graced by the Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Mrs. Chioma Egu, alongside the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Imo […]
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Strategic Diaspora Alliance: Owerri Family Union USA, IMSHIA Move to Shield 1,000 Imo Indigenes Under ImoCare

The Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), ably led by Executive Secretary/CEO Prof. Uchenna Ewelike, welcomed Prof. Okey Igbonagwam, representative of the Owerri Family Union USA, to the Agency’s headquarters in Owerri. The high-level engagement signals the Union’s resolve to enroll 1,000 vulnerable Imo beneficiaries into the ImoCare Health Insurance Program — a key pillar […]
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PROFESSOR UCHENNA EWELIKE ADVOCATES “SIN-TAX” ON TOBACCO FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH FINANCING

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA), Professor Uchenna Ewelike, has called for the introduction of “sin taxes” on tobacco products as a practical and sustainable approach to improving public health and strengthening healthcare financing in Nigeria. Professor Ewelike made this call while presenting a paper titled […]
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IMSHIA and HHMC Seal Landmark Pact to Guarantee Universal Healthcare Access

Following a high-intensity strategic session, the Imo State Health Insurance Agency (IMSHIA) ably led by the Executive Secretary/CEO, Prof. Uchenna Ewelike, has officially concluded a transformative management agreement with the Heartland Hospital Management Corporation (HHMC). This move directly executes the mandate of His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma, to eliminate barriers to medical care and ensure […]
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National Praise as Seyi Tinubu’s Philanthropic Enrollment of 500 Pregnant Women Ignites Imo’s “Zero Maternal Death” Vision

The ImoCare Health Insurance Program has received a significant boost and nationwide breakthrough through a philanthropic intervention by Mr. Seyi Tinubu and the City Boy Movement, who have fully funded the enrollment of 500 vulnerable pregnant women into the state’s health insurance program. The ImoCare program will provide the 500 beneficiaries with a full year of essential services, including antenatal care, normal […]
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Transforming Imo’s Healthcare Landscape: Commissioner Dr. Chioma Egu Drives Strategic Dialogue with Providers to Actualize Governor Uzodimma’s Vision

In a landmark step toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chioma Vivian Egu, recently spearheaded a series of strategic dialogues and meetings with both public and private healthcare providers across Imo State. Held under the auspices of the Imo State Health Insurance agency, led by the pragmatic Executive Secretary/CEO, Prof. Uchenna Ewelike, […]
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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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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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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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