Performances of the Togolese National Health Insurance Institute (INAM) have improved significantly in the past seven years

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Performances of the Togolese National Health Insurance Institute (INAM) have improved significantly in the past seven years

(Togo First) - To date, Togo national health insurance (INAM) covers 254,844 people and has 104,288 subscribers. The numbers were reached in the past seven years. 

INAM, let’s indicate, provides insurance to public workers and their relatives. The instrument covers maternity expenses as well as fees for the treatment of non-professional diseases, and accidents. 

The institution is currently headed by Myriam Dossou. It has partnered with 90% of health centres and 95% of pharmacies active in the country. 

Healthcare insurance

Health insurance covers 80-100% of the fees needed by beneficiaries for treatment. In detail, the INAM covers the following: consultation and hospitalization fees, drugs, surgery, and paramedical procedures.

Biological analyses and medical imaging procedures are also covered; same as pregnancy and childbirth care services; compulsory vaccines and equipment. 

A step closer to universal coverage

After public officers and their relatives, the INAM plans to expand its services to the private sector, artisans and others. In this framework, it launched in partnership with the minister of craftsmanship, a health insurance product specifically for artisans. 

The institution also recently launched the pilot phase of its health insurance for students; 500 have subscribed so far. 

On January 21, the INAM plans to organize a meeting in Lomé to discuss its next target, the association of press people of Togo. 

The national health insurance institute was created by decree in 2011. Its purpose is to ensure that its beneficiaries get the best healthcare possible. 

Séna Akoda

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