Ogun State Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Group for Health financing in the State as part of measures to ensure that residents have access to qualitative and affordable healthcare services.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. TOMI COKER during the inauguration said every citizen should have access to qualitative healthcare without having to pay out-of-pocket.

Dr. COKER said despite the setbacks that have hindered the take-off of Universal Health Coverage in the State over the years, the present administration is prepared to ensure that people living in rural areas get affordable basic health care, through its health insurance scheme.

The Commissioner assured that the newly inaugurated Technical Working Group would fashion out innovative ways for sustainable health financing.