7,500 women received free VVF treatments under NHIA initiative – DG – Daily Trust

7,500 women received free VVF treatments under NHIA initiative – DG – Daily Trust

The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, on Wednesday, told the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services that over 7,500 women have benefitted from free Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) repairs and emergency obstetric services under the agency’s expanded maternal care programme. Dr. Ohiri, who briefed lawmakers during an interactive session at the National Assembly, said the intervention …