Harboursandport.com: Lagos - AXA Mansard Health has provided free Health insurance for 100 children within the Chess In Slum community.
According to the underwriter, the gesture is
to demonstrate its belief that quality healthcare should be accessible,
available and affordable to everyone, notwithstanding socio-economic class,
gender or age.
The free
health insurance, according to the company, is in line with its drive for
inclusive protection; one of its sustainability pillars. “Inclusive protection
is one of the ways we ensure that we bring vulnerable members of the public
into the protection net.”
The Chief Marketing Officer, AXA Mansard, Adebola
Surakat, said that the company believes that a sustainable world is an
insurable world, hence all well-meaning individuals, social, and corporate
citizens must commit to continue to bridge the societal gaps.
Surakat, said that for us at AXA Mansard, we
are happy to be undertaking this initiativewith Chess in Slums.
We are convinced that their endeavour with
children in vulnerable communities is commendable. So, this is our way of
showing them support. We hope this gesture will serve as an elixir for them to
do more”.
Surakat noted that AXA will continue to push
the boundaries of making the society a better place.
She explained that it is when everyone commits
to contributing their quota that we can have a truly sustainable world.
She said the quest for sustainable world is
the core of AXA’s purpose to act for human progress by protecting what matters.
“So as the children benefit from good and quality healthcare and with the
impact from Chess In Slums, they will grow to become worthy ambassadors that
will drive our collective progress” she said.
“It is expected that this health cover will
provide the children with necessary curative treatments, regular check-ups, and
preventive health care without financial strain on their parents and community.
“At Chess in Slums, we take a holistic
approach to child and community development, recognizing that a child's
well-being is deeply interconnected with their environment, health, and
opportunities for growth.
This is because we understand that if we must
inspire genuine transformation, we must also address the multiple layers of
complexities influencing their lives, from education to family support,
healthcare and education. Our partnership with AXA Mansard Health is crucial in
removing the barriers to health and ensuring that children in vulnerable
communities have access to essential healthcare.
By doing this, we are not just empowering
these children - we are creating a foundation for sustainable, long-term
development for both the families and the community” said Emmanuel Abiodun Oke,
the Chief Operating Officer of Chess in Slums Africa.
The initiative aligns with our ongoing
commitment to corporate social responsibility and community support. In
addition to this donation, the company continues to engage in various
charitable activities and partnerships that promote health, education, and
community development.
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