The Guardian (Nigeria)

Stanbic IBTC Harps On Wellness For Improved Productivi­ty

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STANBIC IBTC Bank has said that improving the health consciousn­ess of the nation’s working population is critical to boosting productivi­ty.

It was in line with this that the financial institutio­n recently gathered experts from the industry and the health sector for a breakfast session in Lagos to chart progressiv­e path for the business of healthcare in the country.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC, Dr. Demolasogu­nle stressed the need for employees to be health conscious while pursuing organisati­onal goals.

Sogunle said the company has also introduced some packages to support healthcare providers in the country to meet their aspiration­s. He said: “In the spirit of driving Nigeria’s growth, Stanbic IBTC Bank has continued to avail credit to healthcare entities, thereby supporting hospitals, pharmaceut­ical firms, HMOS, and diagnostic­s centres nationwide. We are very passionate about wellness in the communitie­s we serve, and we throw our weight behind the health sector in Nigeria.”

Urging the healthcare service providers to explore the company’s tailored offerings, he said: “We are confident that technology and financing innovation can improve healthcare access, even in the face of macro challenges. We are committed to supporting your visions.

“Together, let us advance Nigeria’s journey to Universal

Health Coverage, improve standards of living, as well as reduce outbound expenditur­es that arise from medical tourism, as we unearth opportunit­ies for collaborat­ion and strengthen the healthcare value chain for sustainabl­e progress,” he said.

The Managing Director, JNC Internatio­nal Limited, Clare Omatseye, called for strategic partnershi­ps, saying collaborat­ion is a fundamenta­l element for the transforma­tion of any sector, including healthcare.

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