Lafhiya Scheme - Overview
Lafhiya is a universal health scheme introduced by the visionary leadership in June 2024, with the aim of promoting affordable and accessible health care for all Nigerian nationals. Lahfiya – “healthcare for all without a ceiling protection limit” – brings an innovation to the healthcare information framework “LAHFIYA”.
The scheme includes cover for:
- Both inpatient and outpatient treatments and medication
- Diagnostics and surgical interventions
- All transportation fees of emergency cases
- Annual medical check-up for those above the age of 50 and below the age of 12
- Medical cover for terminally ill patients and those with special needs
- Medical cover during pregnancy
Every Nigerian with a valid Lahfiya ID (LID) has access to covered healthcare for all medical services prescribed and recommended by medical doctors. The scheme is fully financed by the subscribers, and implemented and managed through Lafhiya Company LTD. The implementation will come in phases.