Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Kwara State Government has commenced the implementation of its health insurance scheme for civil servants, with a 2% salary contribution from workers matched by an additional 2% contribution from the state.

The workers' contribution is reflected in the September 2026 salary payroll, following negotiations with organised labour on the implementation of the scheme.

Under the arrangement, the state and civil servants will share the cost of financing healthcare on a 50:50 basis, with the combined contributions ringfenced for the purchase of healthcare services from accredited providers across the state.

The Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA) will manage the funds, with emphasis on transparency and account...