LASHMA – Lagos State Health Management Agency

LAGOS TO ENSURE EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE ACCESS THROUGH EKOSHA INITIATIVE

December 27, 2023

… Raises Fund to Improve UHC Lagos State Government has said it remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare services through the groundbreaking Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) initiative, an arm of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking on Saturday at the EKOSHA fundraising event […]

December 27, 2023

… As LASHMA Marks Y2023 UHC Day With Awareness Walk Lagos State Government has proudly announced the enrollment of approximately 923,000 residents into the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, popularly known as Ilera-Eko, since its inception. Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba revealed this milestone following an awareness […]

LASHMA TO SANCTION ILERA EKO PROVIDERS FOR DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF ENROLLEES

November 3, 2023

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has vowed to sanction any Provider under the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) that disenfranchises ILERA EKO Enrollees from their rights while accessing healthcare. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) Dr. Emmanuella Zamba gave the warning recently in Alausa, Ikeja, adding that henceforth, there will […]

LAGOS STATE HEALTH MANAGEMENT AGENCY WINS TWO AWARDS

September 22, 2023

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has won Africa’s Best Health Management Agency of the Year 2023 and Outstanding Health Insurance Company of the Year 2023 Awards. The two Awards were presented at two different ceremonies, held respectively, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island and the other at the Podium Event Centre, Lekki. The […]

LASHMA SEEKS COLLABORATION TO DOMESTICATE NHIA ACT, IMPLEMENT EXECUTIVE ORDER

September 20, 2023

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has sought collaboration with the Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service, to domesticate the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act and implement the Executive Order issued by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, at a seminar organised […]

SANWO-OLU URGES HEALTH INSURANCE STAKEHOLDERS TO PARTNER LAGOS ON DOMESTICATION OF NHIA ACT

July 31, 2023

… Chairs Maiden Lagos Health Insurance Summit Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged critical stakeholders in the State health insurance value chain, including Health Management Organizations (HMOs), Health Care Providers, Corporate Organizations, Health Insurance Coverage Providers, policymakers and employers of labour and employees to support, partner and corporate with the Lagos State […]

LASHMA WINS STATE GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AWARD

June 26, 2023

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has received the 2023 State Government Health Insurance Scheme of the Year Award from the Nigeria HealthCare Excellence Award. Receiving the Award at the EKO Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, the General Manager of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba commended the Nigeria HealthCare Excellence Award for deeming it fit […]

DR. SANWO-OLU COMMENDS LASHMA ON EKOSHA ART PROGRAMME FOR ORPHANAGE CHILDREN

June 26, 2023

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commended the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) for organising an art programme for children from Orphanage Homes in the State. Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation during her visit to the 13 finalists at the Banquet Hall, Office of the First Lady, Alausa, Ikeja, […]

LAGOS TO COMMENCE IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH OF EQUITABLE DIGITAL FIRST CARE THROUGH TELEHEALTH

June 26, 2023

The Lagos State Government has completed plans to develop a telehealth model as part of efforts to sustain the implementation of various interventions aimed at improving access to Primary Health Care (PHC) in the State and pathways to the underserved population. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, said this at the kick-off […]

LAGOS HOLDS FIRST ILERA EKO PROVIDERS’ FORUM

June 8, 2023

… Seeks Collaboration To Improve Service DeliveryThe Lagos State Government has organized the first ILERA EKO Providers’ Forum, just as it solicited more collaborations from healthcare providers to improve service delivery for Enrollees.The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi said this at the first ILERA EKO Providers Forum themed: “A Brighter Future”, organised by […]