From Jude Dangwam, Jos

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has disclosed that under his administration, the Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has recorded groundbreaking progress in health insurance coverage grown 93,605 enrollees in May 2023, to enrolment skyrocketed to 208,550 by March 31, 2025 having a 123% increase.

He reiterated his commitment in expanding the state healthcare contributory scheme to include more vulnerable citizens of the state. Mutfwang made this known on Monday during a Media perley with the entire media community.According to him, “Under the Time is now administration, PLASCHEMA has recorded groundbreaking progress in health insurance coverage, ICT transformation, and access to care.”From 93,605 enrollees in May 2023, enrolment skyrocketed to 208,550 by March 31, 2025 a 123% increase. This expansion includes enrollees from the formal sector, the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), and newly introduced equity programs such as Mutfwang Care for retired civil servants.”He noted that a major overhaul of the Agency’s ICT infrastructure has enhanced transparency, real-time monitoring, and user experience.”The system now supports direct premium payments via Paystack, Mobile and offline enrolments, Real-time dashboards, and Automatic ID card generation for enrollees and dependents. The reforms have strengthened data integrity, enhanced transparency, and decentralized access through new zonal offices in Barkin Ladi, Pankshin, and Shendam,” he stated.The Governor disclosed that the “Mutfwang Care Initiative” has already covered over 9,000 vulnerable citizens, with Governor Mutfwang personally flagging off enrolment.”PLASCHEMA also plans to deploy a full Electronic Medical Records system in Q2 2025, integrated with the National Identity Number (NIN), to revolutionize verification, utilization tracking, and accountability across healthcare tiers,” Mutfwang statedThe Governor further disclosed that the Impact Project: Transforming Maternal and Child Health launched in 2021 towards improving Child and Maternal Health Project (IMPACT) in Plateau State is making tangible strides toward reducing under-five and maternal mortality has made significant progress.”The state is on course to reduce under-five mortality from 132 to 79 per 1,000 live births by 2030 Achievements (2023–2024). Increased antenatal and postnatal attendance, Rise in skilled birth attendant (SBA) deliveries, Improved uptake of IPT3 (malaria prevention during pregnancy).”More children under one year fully immunized, with a notable decline in infant and maternal deaths. Key investments consist of the deployment of 207 motorbikes to boost outreach and referrals.”Installation of solar power systems in all the 207 Basic Health Care Provision Fund Facilities (BHCPF) in 207 Federal wards across the state. Renovation and tiling of delivery rooms for safer childbirth.”Distribution of 207 laptops for digital health reporting. Digitization of all BHCPF facilities for real-time monitoring.Contracts awarded to upgrade 82 PHCs to meet national standards,” Mutfwang noted.