The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said on Wednesday that at least 66 per cent of people living in the state cannot afford basic healthcare as they are a step away from extreme poverty.
He said about N60 billion is required to rescue the people and provide healthcare for them under the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme.
Addressing journalists in Lagos on his plans to reposition the state health sector, Abayomi regretted that only 33 percent of Lagosians can afford healthcare, adding that the situation has affected the smooth take-off of the state health insurance scheme. Read more