Officials of Health institutions in the East African member states are in Rwanda discussing possible ways of establishing uniform ways of universal health insurance like it is in Rwanda.
The move to have a harmonized health care system is aimed at improving the lives and health of citizens in the regional bloc.
A Rwandan official in charge of Health Insurance, Makaka, told IGIHE that Rwanda is currently well positioned compared to EAC member states in the health insurance of its citizens adding that the meeting will require Rwanda to share its experience which could be vital in the streamling of health insurance in all five member states of the bloc.
Makaka also noted that Rwanda receives cases of patients from neighbouring countries. Such patients incur heavy bills compared to Rwandans insured.
Participants that have been in a meeting that started Tuesday unanimously agree that health for citizens is paramount and should be given top priority.
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