Nigeria’s healthcare system is at a transition point, with stakeholders seeking ways to improve access and affordability through preventive care and digital transformation. For decades, millions of Nigerians have relied on out-of-pocket payments, often delaying care until it becomes critical. Today,
Choosing a health plan can feel confusing, especially when faced with unfamiliar health insurance terms. For many first-time buyers, it can seem like a language only experts understand. At Avon HMO, we believe that understanding health insurance and healthcare in general
April is International Caesarean Awareness Month, so it's the perfect time to learn about C-sections in Nigeria. Did you know that in Nigeria, about 3% of births occur through C-sections? Lately, more mothers are choosing elective caesarean sections so it's crucial
Avon is an exemplary HMO (health maintenance organisation) operating in Nigeria. The MD/CEO Adesimbo Ukiri described its task as ensuring that all Nigerians can access the necessary healthcare without the burden of financial worries. CFI.co says, “Bravo!” Avon HMO’s digital transformation
Stakeholders in the healthcare sector in Lagos State have called for universal health coverage across the state among other topical issues. The call was made during at the biennial conference of the Lagos State branch of the Association of Public Health
Stakeholders in the health sector have identified digitalisation and data management as factors for boosting health coverage and accessibility. They made this known at a symposium organised by health insurance firm, Avon HMO, in Lagos, recently. The theme of the event,
The recently passed National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) has new provisions that will help transform Nigeria’s health sector by ensuring an average person is covered with a basic health insurance plan. ADESIMBO UKIRI, MD/CEO, Avon Healthcare Limited, in this interview with
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