Civil Society Raises Concerns Over Healthcare Access Gaps in Kogi East

A civil society organization, SAVE Initiative, raised concerns regarding persistent gaps in healthcare access across Kogi East. The organization called upon the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to strengthen accountability and community-driven monitoring systems to improve service delivery. Executive Director Okai Muhammed presented findings from a Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) exercise, which focused on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (HTM). The findings indicated that many patients are being turned away due to a lack of necessary drugs, personnel, or functional equipment in facilities across Egume, Agala, and Anyigba.

The monitoring exercise, which gathered data from patients and healthcare users, revealed a pattern of neglect and poor infrastructure in the region. The issues detailed span multiple communities in Kogi East. The findings point to systemic barriers that are preventing citizens from accessing life-saving medical treatment.