Firm Introduces Affordable Health Insurance Packages

Jonathan Eze

President, Beep Magnet International Group, Mr. Gilead Okolonkwo, has assured Nigerians that with his newly introduced health packages, even the less-privileged can access and enjoy its benefits in the event of medical eventualities and exigencies.

He disclosed this at the launch of the Beep Health Care and other products in Lagos yesterday. According to him, health insurance is key to addressing challenges faced by the health sector.

According to him, majority desires a health insurance scheme but they do not know how to go about it while others do not trust insurance policies in any way.

Packages launched and introduced to the large gathering include; Beep healthcare, Sisi Box, Annual Community Check and Stem Cell Therapy.

He expressed fear over population that is increasing on daily basis, pollution and lack of improved environmental sanitation, lack of exercise, mental stress and called on well-meaning Nigerians to invest in health insurance for the sake of the poor in the society.

Okolonkwo argued that insurance health scheme is not only for the highly placed individuals or for those working with oil companies but for everyone including entrepreneurs.

“Our packages are very cheap and cost effective. We don’t also compromise quality that is why we maintain high standards and expect same from our service providers.

“The Sisi Box is for women with emphasis on their monthly menstrual system. We would be providing all information they need so that they can manage the period well with reduced pains. It is a one-stop-box for every woman.

“As for the annual community check package, it is like what is obtainable in Korea. The government ensures every citizen carry out a health check annually which will also help to redirect their budget and enable them know where and areas to concentrate on.”

On stem cell therapy, Okolonkwo said it is collaborating with Korean partners especially to handle cases of terminal diseases like HIV etc.

Panelists at the event, Dr. Bashola Femi and Ukpeba Godspower, took time to explain the challenges associated with health insurance scheme and its benefits adding that Beep healthcare is partnering with the renowned HMO Provider, Hygiea in order to provide excellent medical services to its customers.