Nigeria, April 11 -- The Abia State Government has officially launched a comprehensive health insurance programme tailored for civil servants and their dependents, backed by a N1 billion start-up fund.

The Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme initiative is a strategic move by Governor Alex Otti's administration to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to the state's workforce and their families.

At the launch event held in Umuahia, Governor Otti underscored the significance of the new scheme in transforming Abia's healthcare landscape. According to him, the programme is designed to eliminate financial barriers to medical care, particularly for government employees who often face high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

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