The Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Ben Nkechika, has said that the current administration has not only retained the free medical policy of the last administration but strengthened it for improved service delivery.
The clarification was made today at Asaba in response to online reports that misrepresented the health policy of Senator Okowa's administration.
The DG said," Dr Ifeanyi Okowa did not phase out the Free Maternal and Under 5 Health-Care Programme in Delta State. The Delta State Government is still paying for the healthcare services given to all pregnant women and children under 5 years in hospitals. The programme only transitioned into the Health Scheme through which government pays to the hospitals for the service to ensure sustainability and accountability in the programme".
