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Home » News » UHC: Nigerian Doctor, receives prestigious African Medal of Honour in South Africa

UHC: Nigerian Doctor, receives prestigious African Medal of Honour in South Africa

March 3, 2022
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Dr. Ben Nkechika

Nigeria born global health care leader, Dr. Ben Nkechika, has been awarded the prestigious African Medal of Honours Award for his work in expanding access to health care in rural areas of Nigeria through the Delta State Contributory Health Commission established by His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi of Okowa.

Nkechika, who is the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, is recognized for stirring the commission to work hard towards achieving the 2005 World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of providing affordable universal coverage and access to key promotive, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative health interventions for all citizens on the basis of equity and solidarity.

Delta State Contributory Health Commission is a landmark government program aimed to guarantee universal access to health services, especially for the most vulnerable populations of the State.

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He was decorated with the honour in South Africa on December 19, 2021 alongside 10 other recipients from different African countries.

Management of TIME AFRICA MAGAZINE, the annual organizers of the award event, explained that “the Medal of Honour is presented to the very best of Africans with values, who are impacting changes in their environment through selfless service,” adding “the Medals are awarded to organizations and individuals who, through their personal, professional, artistic or philanthropic efforts, have broadened the reach of Africa around the world.

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According to the Chairman of the international magazine, Chidipeters Okorie, “clearly, Delta State Contributory Health Commission has done very well in the implementation several important reforms in how health care for the poorest is financed and delivered.

Announcing the Medals winners, in South Africa, Okorie called them “worthy ambassadors for the strength of the African brand” and said each is committed to “hard work, innovation, promotion of equality in the service of their local communities.

The Delta State Contributory Health Commission was established with the objectives of enhancing access to health care, reducing out-of-pocket expenditure, which limited the ability of many to accessing quality health care; providing health insurance to the poor in the informal sector through contributory health insurance; mobilizing financial resources and enhancing the quality of lives of Deltans. The Commission, so far, has not disappointed, it has enhanced health care access and led to reductions in financial burdens on insured Deltans which hitherto was major barrier to accessing appropriate healthcare services.

Again, in 2021, the Commission’s affiliated facilities experience a 111% increase in annual outpatient visits and annual revenues increase by 47%. These increases have translated into enhanced patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction increased by 11 percentage points. These results and the relatively high levels of Health Insurance enrollment suggest that the Delta State Contributory Health Commission has been able to successfully negotiate the main stumbling block-that is, the poor quality of care, which has plagued similar schemes in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Commission has leveraged smart design principles to optimize patient care, with expanded services including prenatal and maternity care, a pharmacy, and broader diagnostic testing resources. As the scheme proves successful, the Commission is helping the Government to reach its goal of a multi-service healthcare within a 30-minute walk from every Deltan home.

For example, the Commission launched a campaign against diabetes and donated glucose meters and lancets and test strips for hundreds of Deltans This initiative has provided all registered people diagnosed with diabetes access to regular blood glucose testing for the next four years. In making this donation, the Commission has raised awareness around diabetes and the importance of routine testing for successful management of the disease.

Dr. Ben Nkechika was honored with African Medal Distinguished Service category.

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