Delta state health insurance scheme wins 2017 health insurance award
On 31st July, 2018, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) won the Health Insurance Registration Platform Award presented by the Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. This was awarded due to quality and excellent healthcare service delivery to the residence of the state through the health insurance scheme.
The operations of the DSCHC mainly relies on the management information systems built for them by eClat Healthcare Ltd. This system provides an efficient registration/enrollment platform that incorporates both offline and online modes across mobile and desktop channels.
The DSCHC was established to improve both physical and financial access for all residents of Delta State to quality healthcare services.
Delta State Contributory Health Commission Bill was signed into law by the Governor of Delta State Senator Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa on the 4th of February 2016.
Receiving the award, Chairman, Governing Board of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr Isaac Akpoveta, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr Ben Nkechika, The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro.
