The NGO Age Nigeria Foundation has urged for fair distribution of healthcare services to elderly individuals throughout Lagos State.
During a courtesy visit to the Chairperson of the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, Abdullahi Olowa, the President of the organization, Oluwayemisi Oluwole, conveyed this message. These details were included in a statement provided to The PUNCH newspaper on Wednesday.
Oluwole highlighted that the purpose of the visit was to raise awareness regarding the difficulties elderly individuals in Lagos State encounter when trying to obtain comprehensive healthcare coverage.
She observed that the Nigerian healthcare system lacks sufficient provisions for the increasing population of elderly individuals who are vulnerable to non-communicable diseases.
She said, "Ibeju-Lekki boasts one of the largest populations of elderly individuals residing in rural regions and difficult-to-access locations within Lagos State. Nonetheless, Nigeria's healthcare and support infrastructure continues to be inadequately prepared for dealing with the challenges posed by an aging populace and related non-communicable diseases."
Age Nigeria Foundation's campaign initiatives strive to guarantee that Nigeria's health care system caters to the specific requirements of its elderly demographic.
The 'UHC Ready for an Aging World' campaign is a worldwide health advocacy effort led by HelpAge International. This project seeks to broaden the push for Universal Health Coverage to additional West African nations by the year 2030.
The statement indicated that during the reception of the delegation, the Ibeju-Lekki chairman highlighted the importance of ensuring healthcare coverage for elderly individuals.
He committed to including elderly individuals in his region under the state’s comprehensive healthcare program.
“Chairman Abdullahi Olowa, who welcomed the delegation, acknowledged the importance of inclusive healthcare for older persons.
He pledged his support for dedicated health and care services for older persons in the Local Government Area.
"The chairman further committed to partnering with Age Nigeria Foundation to enhance the health and social welfare of elderly individuals in Ibeju-Lekki. This includes providing them with a monthly social pension and enrolling them in the Lagos State Universal Health Insurance program," the statement noted.
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