By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah. 
The Director-General of the Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency, PLASCHEMA, Dr. Kwande Solomon Dawal, has engaged members of the Plateau State House of Assembly on the mandate, operations and ongoing efforts of the agency to expand access to quality and affordable healthcare across the state.
The engagement, which took place on Tuesday, 23rd September, 2026, during the Assembly’s Executive Session at the instance of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Na’anlong G. Daniel, provided an opportunity for the PLASCHEMA leadership to brief lawmakers on the agency’s activities and drive for wider health insurance coverage.
“Health Insurance Reduces Burden on Families”
Dr. Kwande, while appreciating the Speaker and members for the opportunity, called for sustained legislative support in taking health insurance closer to the people.
He urged the lawmakers to facilitate enrolment for their constituents, stressing that health insurance remains a critical tool for reducing the financial burden of healthcare on families while improving access to essential services.
_“Our mandate is to ensure that no Plateau resident is denied access to quality healthcare because of inability to pay at the point of need. With your support, we can take health insurance to every ward and household,”_ Dr. Kwande told the Assembly.
*Lawmakers Seek Clarifications*
During the session, members of the House raised questions and sought clarifications on issues relating to the operations and implementation of the health insurance scheme, including coverage, enrolment processes, and benefits to constituents.
Dr. Kwande responded to the questions and provided detailed explanations on relevant areas, further clarifying the role of the agency and the opportunities available for citizens across the 17 local government areas.
The engagement underscored the importance of sustained collaboration between PLASCHEMA and key government institutions in advancing healthcare financing and ensuring universal health coverage in Plateau State.
The brief but impactful session ended with members of the House expressing commitment to support health insurance enrolment for their constituents, reinforcing a shared resolve to improve access to affordable and quality healthcare across Plateau State.