Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has commissioned the Ilera Eko divisional office, at the Ikorodu General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos.
LASHMA noted that this aims to expand services for the people at the grassroots, since it is not possible for every Lagosian to reach the headquarters in Ikeja. The Ilera Eko divisional office was launched with fanfare, with traditional rulers, market women and political office holders from Ikorodu division in attendance.
During the launch, the LASHMA Chairman, Dr. Adetokunbo Alakija, represented by Dr. Tunde Akintade, listed the benefits of the scheme to include outpatient care for common ailments and conditions such as malaria, management of uncomplicated chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma.
Other benefits, the chairman said, include treatment of HIV and tuberculosis, minor surgeries such as incision drainage, herniorrhaphy, appendectomy, pharmaceutical care, health promotion and diseases prevention.
In her remarks, the General Manager, LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, urged residents of Ikorodu to support the programme and take full advantage of the scheme that is open to all. She said that a resident can register through any of the LASHMA designated enrolment points spread across the state or via LASHMA website –lashma.com or www.lashma.lagosstate.gov.ng, having paid the premium in any of the designated banks.
“Our amiable Governor has shown true commitment to the well-being of the citizenry. Therefore, I urge residents of Ikorodu to make good use of the opportunity to embrace the scheme and enjoy quality healthcare treatments in their vicinity,” she noted.
