Under the insurance package, medical doctors are insured for N3 million; pharmacists/nurses N2 million, and others for N1 million.
The insuring companies will incur an estimated liability of ₦11 billion.
In event of any fatality, the relevant agencies of government will immediately advise the lead Underwriter – FBN Insurance Ltd who will in turn make a request for relevant documents needed for payment of the claim.
The cover is for a period of 12 months effective April 14, 2020.
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, during her COVID- 19 stimulus package presentation in Abuja had said: “Adequate insurance, adequate compensation, and support during and in the aftermath of the COVID 19 pandemic” will be offered frontline health workers.”
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