Togo's Universal Health Insurance Covers 800,000 People in First Six Months

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Friday, 12 July 2024 11:22
Togo's Universal Health Insurance Covers 800,000 People in First Six Months

(Togo First) - Togo's new universal health insurance program has already enrolled 800,000 people. The program was launched in January 2024. 

The figure is nearly 50% more compared to the 470,000 people previously covered by the National Health Insurance Institute (INAM). 

The rapid growth in enrollment for the new universal health insurance program demonstrates Togo's commitment to improving access to healthcare for all its people, regardless of their economic status or occupation. In line with this ambition, the government has allocated an additional CFA1.5 billion to the national drug procurement agency, CAMEG Togo, to acquire more generic medicines.

The universal health insurance scheme is being implemented through two main institutions–the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) and the INAM-. The former covers private sector workers and the latter public sector employees.

Esaïe Edoh

 

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