It was a landmark day at Gombe State University (GSU) as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Sani Ahmed Yauta , and the Executive Secretary of Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth), Dr. Abubakar Musa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme (TISHIP).
In his remarks, Prof. Yauta highlighted the significance of the partnership; he expressed his excitement now that the University is going to benefit and prayed that the programme will be for the betterment of the institution and surrounding communities.
Dr. Musa, speaking on behalf of GoHealth, emphasized that the initiative was in line with Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s vision of Universal Health Coverage for all residents of Gombe State. In his words, signing the MoU is very special, not only to GoHealth and GSU, but to Gombe State in general.
Under the programme, students will be enrolled in a health insurance scheme that grants them access to a range of medical services at the university’s medical center. The influx of enrolled students will, in turn, enhance the medical facility at GSU, allowing it to expand services, upgrade equipment, and attract more qualified medical personnel.
Beyond benefiting students, the partnership between GoHealth and GSU is seen as a template for the expansion of health insurance coverage across tertiary institutions in the state. Officials believe that if successfully implemented, TISHIP will serve as a model for achieving Universal Health Coverage in Gombe State, ensuring that no resident, regardless of their financial status, is left behind.
As the event concluded, the atmosphere was filled with optimism. The GoHealth-GSU collaboration was not just a policy decision; it was a bold step toward a healthier and more secure future for Gombe State’s students.
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