Gombe enrolls 1000 Almajiri students in health insurance

Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya

He said, “Of course, without this scheme, most people in this category would have been unable to access health services because they cannot afford them.

“Today, our gathering marks another significant milestone in our administration’s efforts towards healthcare provision as we witness the enrolling and registration of 1,000 Almajiri students into the Gombe State Health Insurance Scheme.”

While explaining the importance of the idea, the governor noted that the Almajiris being a vulnerable group live a lifestyle that makes them liable to be infected with communicable diseases, based on their exposure to the harsh environment.

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