Garissa's elderly population receives free NHIF medical cover
Older residents in Garissa town constituency were overjoyed today as they were granted a complimentary National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover. Garissa Township Constituency MP, Dekow Barrow, announced the launch of the NHIF medical cover, benefiting 1000 elderly individuals in the constituency.
The elderly in Garissa Town Constituency were overjoyed today as they were granted a complimentary National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) cover. Garissa Township Constituency MP, Dekow M Barrow, announced the launch of the NHIF medical cover, benefiting 1000 elderly individuals in the constituency.
Expressing concern about the escalating costs of medical services, MP Barrow emphasized the importance of the NHIF medical cover in providing universal coverage for the majority of vulnerable elderly citizens. He underscored the timeliness of the initiative, especially amid the challenges posed by floods and related diseases in the region.
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The MP highlighted that the medical cover would encompass a broad spectrum of services, including treatment for chronic illnesses and pre-existing conditions. He assured that beneficiaries above the age of 65 underwent thorough vetting following the government's introduced plans.
An elder receiving NHIF card from Garissa Township Constituency MP Dekow M Barrow.
Speaking on the significance of the initiative, MP Barrow stated that it would alleviate the financial burden associated with healthcare services for the elderly. He reiterated the Kenya Kwanza government's commitment to providing healthcare services to the vulnerable members of society, particularly focusing on the elderly population.
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