We’ll Eliminate ‘Japa’ Syndrome In Osun Health Sector- Adeleke

-Flags Off Free Surgery, Medical Care For Pensioners In Osogbo

-Says We’ll To Prioritize Welfare Of Our Senior Citizens

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Tuesday, reiterated his commitment in eliminating “Japa” syndrome among health professionals in the state.

Speaking at the flag off of Free Surgery and Medical Care for Pensioners in Osogbo, on Tuesday, the Governor added the he has approved several allowances and upgrades including the full hazard allowance for health workers in the state.

The Governor also assured that his administration is concerned about the welfare of the health workers.

Adeleke said, “We are not only taking care of the end users, we are also trying to make the Healthcare providers very happy. Recently Osun State approved several allowances and upgrades including the full hazard allowance for health workers in the state.

“We know there are still demands but let me assure you that our government is concerned about your welfare and will do the needful to eliminate “JAPA syndrome” in Osun State.”

The Governor also stressed that as part of efforts in fulfilling his campaign promises of providing good health services, his administration has stepped up health care facilities in the states.

His words, “In fulfillment of our campaign promises to bring good health services to our people, we have not only stepped up our healthcare facilities in terms of equipment and personnel, we have also brought on board the pensioners to enjoy free healthcare services.

“Recently, we gave the directive to enroll all pensioners in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) FREE OF CHARGE, the first of its kind in this country.

“Our government has been innovating on all fronts, issuing out programmes and policies to ease the burden of our people. We are working hard to provide services and support to alleviate the sufferings of our people. Our pro-people activities are multi-sectoral for maximum effect on the citizenry.

“In fulfillment of our campaign promises to bring good health services to our people, we have not only stepped up our healthcare facilities in terms of equipment and personnel, we have also brought on board the to enjoy free healthcare services.

“Recently, we gave the directive to enroll all pensioners in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) FREE OF CHARGE, the first of its kind in this country. I am happy to tell you that the 23,000 pensioners in the state have started receiving free healthcare services throughout the state from 1st February this year. OHIS has reported to me the smooth take off and positive response of these pensioners.

“For you to know the seriousness of this government to our electoral promises, today we are taking a further step to provide free SURGERY and MEDICAL CARE to the pensioners. This we are doing in collaboration with ROTARY INTERNATIONAL hosted here today by Rotary club of Osogbo GRA. This is just one of the good gestures to our people on health.

“I use this opportunity to sincerely thank Rotary International for their collaboration with Osun State through OHIS for this wonderful gesture.

“May I also use this opportunity to inform you that the 3rd episode of Imole surgical and medical outreach will kick off very soon. The 1st and 2nd episodes witnessed surgical and medical care for more than 50 thousand inhabitants of Osun.

“We are not only taking care of the end users, we are also trying to make the Healthcare providers very happy. Recently Osun State approved several allowances and upgrades including the full hazard allowance for health workers in the state.

“We know there are still demands but let me assure you that our government is concerned about your welfare and will do the needful to eliminate “JAPA syndrome” in Osun State.
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“As we flag off the OHIS/ROTARY FREE SURGICAL and MEDICAL OUTREACH, I wish our good people in Osun State sound health always.

“I concur with the saying that “Health is Wealth”. I want Osun people to be wealthy so I want you to be healthy.

“I, therefore, hereby declare this free Surgical and Medical outreach for the Pensioners by Osun State government through OHIS in collaboration with Rotary International, open.
Thank you and God bless you all

Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency, OSHIA, Dr Razaq Akindele, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his visionary leadership and commitment to prioritizing the health of pensioners and the people of Osun State.

Akindele stressed that the enrollment of the 23000 pensioners which include contributory and non contributory pensioners was done free of charge.

According to ES, the 23,000 enrolled pensioners under the OHIS scheme have begun receiving comprehensive treatment free of charge since February 1st, 2024, expressing their appreciation to the Governor.

Rotarian Ilori-Olokose Yetunde and Rotarian Ojo Phillip, representing Rotary International, commended Governor Adeleke for his healthcare initiatives, aligning with Rotary International’s core values.

They expressed their organization’s readiness to collaborate with Osun State Government through OHIS to further enhance healthcare delivery in the state.