T HE introduction of the national health insurance scheme for the poorest is a welcome step. This segment of society used to be financially destroyed at the slightest of misfortunes like accidents, illness, etc.
The policy is therefore expected to go a long way towards relieving people`s agony.
People doing small businesses or private jobs not covered under the EOBI find it hard to finance medical expenses.
I contacted many private insurance companies to secure medical insurance for my f amily but in vain because the cost of handling a client`s liabilities was too large to make any profits for themselves.
The prime minister should also introduce a universal medical insurance policy on the US pattern in which all citizens are covered under the health insurance net upon payment of a small contribution.
