The Federal Government has paid a total N9.3 billion to companies for group life insurance and death benefits for health workers, said health minister Osagie Ehanire.
He said the Federal Ministry of Health is in receipt of 131 cheques totaling N159, 233,234.00 from various insurance companies for 46 National Association of Resident Doctors members from 52 health facilities for group life insurance.He said, “Currently, additional 95 cheques are being processed from various insurance companies. It is noteworthy that insurance claim is dependent on due diligence.
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