The 1000-strong healthcare workers and volunteers handling the coronavirus crisis in Lagos State on Saturday got a huge incentive to give their all in the battle against the deadly infection.
Five insurance firms teamed up with the state government to contribute premium for a N5 billion insurance scheme to support the
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He said the health workers and volunteer caregivers 'continue to play an invaluable frontline role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.'
Signatories to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are Mr.
The firms 'collectively agreed and shall bear the cost of all premiums to make available a pool of funds of up to (
'The coverage of the policies will be limited to inpatient hospital cash and life insurance cover for healthcare workers and volunteers in Lagos State.'
They commended the 'bravery and appreciate the selfless services of our Doctors, Nurses and all the Health and essential service workers who are working tirelessly to help combat this epidemic.'
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