The Niger State Contributory Health Agency-NiCare, in collaboration with GAC/CHAI, has successfully concluded the Phase 4 enrollment sensitization and distribution of enrollment slips (ID cards) across sixteen Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.

The exercise targeted vulnerable populations, particularly pregnant women and children under five enrolled under the GAC programme. Its primary aim was to raise awareness of beneficiaries’ healthcare rights and ensure access to essential services through the issuance of personalized identification cards.

Prior to deployment, field supervisors were thoroughly briefed on the exercise’s objectives during a meeting held at the NiCare conference hall, Minna. In his address, the Executive Secretary, NiCare, Sulayman Abu-bakr, who was represented by the Director Programmes and Business Development NiCare, Pharm Attahiru Shehu Malagi, underscored the importance of reaching every beneficiary and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to accessible healthcare and improved livelihoods.

A CHAI representative also addressed the team, expressing the organization’s continued support for effective implementation and monitoring of the enrollment process.

During the sensitization and ID distribution, supervisors were tasked with educating beneficiaries on their healthcare entitlements, which include:
• Access to healthcare services at designated facilities.
• Specialist care, including referrals to general hospitals.
• Preventive care services such as vaccinations and screenings.
• Healthcare services without out-of-pocket payments.
• Round-the-clock access to medical care when needed.
Beneficiaries were encouraged to safeguard their ID cards and present them at healthcare facilities to access services.

Supervisors were also instructed to work closely with facility in-charges to:
• Ensure the availability of essential medicines and quality service delivery.
• Distribute ID slips within three days of receipt.
• Submit daily updates on the distribution process through designated reporting channels.

At the close of the exercise, all supervisors are required to complete a supervisory form detailing their activities and key observations.
This exercise marks a significant step toward achieving universal health coverage in Niger State, ensuring that no beneficiary is left behind.