In a bid to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations, Anchor Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) International Company Ltd, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Victoria Island East, has launched a health insurance scheme for 100 displaced residents of the Maroko community. The initiative will provide beneficiaries with one year of comprehensive health coverage.
The announcement was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held in Lagos on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, Anchor HMO’s General Manager, Idorenyin Okon, described the partnership as a pivotal step toward expanding access to quality healthcare through shared responsibility and strategic collaboration.
“This partnership highlights our collective commitment to improving healthcare delivery nationwide,” Okon said. “We encourage other civil society organisations to integrate similar initiatives into their Corporate Social Responsibility strategies, especially to serve underserved communities.”
Also speaking at the event, Assistant General Manager of Anchor HMO, Dr. Sandra Nnamani, emphasised that the health insurance programme goes beyond short-term interventions. “This is a sustainable solution aimed at offering consistent, high-standard medical services to displaced individuals. It’s more than a donation—it’s a long-term investment in public health,” she said.
Beneficiaries of the scheme—now resettled in the Eleko area of Lagos—will have access to a nationwide network of hospitals offering a broad range of services, including treatment for illnesses, diagnostics, emergency care, maternity services, surgeries, as well as optical and dental care.
Rotary Club President, MokesiOluwa Seun-Adedamola, noted that the initiative aligns with the club’s commitment to disease prevention and community development. “We’re moving away from one-off donations like food and clothing. Health insurance offers a more sustainable and impactful solution,” she said.
District Governor of Rotary District 9112, Lanre Adedoyin, echoed the sentiment, describing the partnership as a milestone for the Rotary Club and a strategic community intervention. He urged all stakeholders to uphold the terms of the MoU with integrity and accountability.
“This project aligns with Rotary’s seven areas of focus, especially in health, maternal and child welfare, and economic development,” Adedoyin said. “By removing financial barriers to healthcare, we’re empowering these individuals to lead healthier and more stable lives.”
The initiative represents a growing trend of public-private partnerships aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure and addressing the needs of marginalised communities.
