NHIS, Roche Sign MoU on Cancer Care Reinbursement Initiative

National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and Roche Products Nigeria Limited have concluded plans to partner on a reimbursement plan for cancer care.   

Speaking at the event, General Manager, Roche Products Ltd., Nigeria, Dr. Ladi Hammeed, said the partnership was a significant milestone for cancer care in Nigeria to help many patients with cancer access care easily.   

He noted that funding for early treatment, comprehensive care – inclusive of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy – improve treatment outcomes and, ultimately, survival of patients.  

NHIS is Nigeria’s foremost health insurance implementing agency, while Roche is a leading biotech company, with differentiated and innovative medicines in various disease areas, including oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and the central nervous system