The State Manager of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), retired Col. Kenneth Wandate, has called for stronger collaboration with military formations to improve awareness of healthcare benefits under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
Wandate made the call during a courtesy visit to the Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur, on Tuesday in Kano.
He emphasised the importance of engaging officers and soldiers on their entitlements under the scheme, noting that many were unaware of the full range of services available to them.
“Our role is to bridge the gap between the scheme and the beneficiaries,” he said, urging the brigade to create platforms for sensitisation and enlightenment sessions.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) is a Health Maintenance Organisation jointly owned by the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces.
It is responsible for enrolling serving and retired military personnel, including their dependants, under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
In response, Tukur commended the Federal Government and Defence Headquarters for sustaining the scheme and assured DHML of the brigade’s support in promoting awareness.
“The NHIA has greatly improved access to healthcare among personnel. We will continue to support initiatives that enhance the welfare of our officers and soldiers,” he said.
