The Lagos State Government has issued a deadline for residents to obtain health insurance, with enforcement of the policy set to begin in 2027. According to Punch Newspapers, residents have until December 31, 2026, to comply with the mandatory health insurance policy. The Whistler Newspaper, another source, reported that the deadline was announced without specifying the consequences for non-compliance. The move aims to ensure that residents have access to quality healthcare services. This initiative could potentially ease the burden on the already stretched public healthcare system in Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous city. According to the World Health Organization, over 69% of Nigeria’s population lacks access to essential healthcare services.
Sources:
1. Punch Newspapers:
2. The Whistler Newspaper: News.google.com (Indirect source)
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