Okada, Nigeria – The Management of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH), Okada, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare services through a strengthened partnership with the Edo State Health Insurance Commission. This collaboration aims to ensure seamless service delivery and improved medical care for enrollees under the state’s health insurance scheme.

During a strategic meeting held at the hospital, the Chief Medical Director of IUTH, Dr. Ya’u Abubakar Gagarawa, engaged with the Edo State Health Insurance Commission team, led by Dr. Osayuki Edosa-Iyayi, to address key areas of collaboration and service optimization. The discussions focused on enhancing patient care, streamlining administrative processes, and ensuring that enrollees receive prompt and high-quality medical attention.
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission commended IUTH for its dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery, acknowledging the hospital’s role as a critical provider of medical services within the state’s insurance framework. The Commission encouraged the hospital management to maintain its high standards and continue improving its healthcare delivery systems.

In a significant development, discussions on the enrollment of all IUTH staff and its subsidiaries into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme have reached an advanced stage. This initiative, when finalized, will ensure that the hospital’s workforce has access to comprehensive healthcare, further demonstrating IUTH’s commitment to staff welfare and well-being.
The meeting reaffirmed IUTH’s position as a leading healthcare institution in Edo State and underscored the mutual benefits of the collaboration with the state’s health insurance scheme. With this renewed commitment, both enrollees and hospital staff can look forward to enhanced medical services, improved access to quality healthcare, and a more efficient healthcare delivery system at Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital, Okada.