Post by Trade Coach on Mar 23, 2017 12:35:51 GMT 1
…Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Potency
It is common knowledge that Nigerians offer one of the highest patronages of health facilities in India, Turkey, Germany, UK and many other countries of the world. Affluent individuals and government officials fly out of the country to seek world-class medical and scientific equipment for treatment. The capital flight arising from these foreign treatments according to reports translates to about 400 million dollars annually
While many experts believe these ailments can conveniently be treated in Nigeria at far lower costs, lack of adequate and modern medical technological equipment hinders the capability of our physicians.
Against the backdrop of these challenges, the presence of The British United Provident Association (BUPA) in Nigeria is considered a welcome development.
The British United Provident (BUPA) offers first-class insurance health-care services to over ten million people in more than 190 countries. It is represented in Nigeria and doing excellently well. The Thy Communication editor reports on its activities.
The Beginning
The British United Provident Association (BUPA) started in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1947 with just 38,000 members. Since then, it has developed into an internationally respected brand. In 1971, BUPA extended its health care insurance services to expatriates around the globe. It has expanded its network to reach 190 countries and grown its membership to over eight million consisting about 115 nationalities with over 7500 participating hospitals and clinics worldwide.
With offices in the UK, Hung Kong, Saudi Arabia, India, Australia, USA, Denmark, Egypt, France and Spain, and an international network of brokers and business partners, the group is a non-profit making shareholding company and has credible financial standing with excess of 3.95 billion pounds in reserves.
Unarguably the largest expatriate private health insurance provider, it also offers cover for local nationals where the local regulations permit. It recognizes the high standard its members expect, and is familiar with treatments and health facilities available around the world. It also knows the importance of offering advice and support through every stage of a patient’s care and recovery.
The Benefits of Membership
By sharing its extensive knowledge and experience with its clients, BUPA helps to protect their health and wellbeing no matter the circumstance.
BUPA ‘’cares for the lives in its hands’’ and is dedicated to providing all the insurance services, help and advice needed to keep members, their family and employees in the best of health. Its dedicated team respects its clients’ individuality, culture, privacy and dignity and also aim to provide services that can be relied upon throughout a BUPA international membership.
As a member of BUPA International, clients will be covered for a wide range of benefits including choice of provider, around-the-clock multilingual help support from BUPA Customer Services department and access to a second medical opinion from a world expert in their field.
With a network of over 7500 participating hospitals world-wide, it can guarantee direct settlements of eligible in-patient claims.
On quality, it runs an international hospital accreditation programme to ensure that they are working with medical providers who they know give the best outcomes.
Claims are settled within five working days and can be paid in more than 80 different currencies of the world. With growing awareness of the internet, members can enjoy the ease of being able to manage their individual or families’ health plan through a website.
Evacuation
Where there are concerns about the quality of local medical care, this option is ideal. If the treatment needed is not available locally, it will provide immediate arrangement for the member to be evacuated to the nearest centre of medical excellence no matter the location of the patient
Roll of Honours
Since inception, it has won many awards for its services.
BUPA International won the Queens Award for enterprise in the International Trade category for many times for its continued substantial growth in overseas earnings, commercial success and outstanding achievement. In 2009, it received the best International Private Medical Insurance Provider Award at the UK’s health insurance Awards for the fourth time and for the ninth time since 1999.
The Nigerian Affiliate
In Nigeria, it is represented by Anthony Somefu Limited (ASL). AAL, which is also registered in the UK, has been operating as BUPA country representative in Nigeria sine 2008. Since it commenced operations in Nigeria, ASL has made appreciable impact on its business of caring for lives through product delivery, advising and customer care.
It is common knowledge that Nigerians offer one of the highest patronages of health facilities in India, Turkey, Germany, UK and many other countries of the world. Affluent individuals and government officials fly out of the country to seek world-class medical and scientific equipment for treatment. The capital flight arising from these foreign treatments according to reports translates to about 400 million dollars annually
While many experts believe these ailments can conveniently be treated in Nigeria at far lower costs, lack of adequate and modern medical technological equipment hinders the capability of our physicians.
Against the backdrop of these challenges, the presence of The British United Provident Association (BUPA) in Nigeria is considered a welcome development.
The British United Provident (BUPA) offers first-class insurance health-care services to over ten million people in more than 190 countries. It is represented in Nigeria and doing excellently well. The Thy Communication editor reports on its activities.
The Beginning
The British United Provident Association (BUPA) started in the United Kingdom (UK) in 1947 with just 38,000 members. Since then, it has developed into an internationally respected brand. In 1971, BUPA extended its health care insurance services to expatriates around the globe. It has expanded its network to reach 190 countries and grown its membership to over eight million consisting about 115 nationalities with over 7500 participating hospitals and clinics worldwide.
With offices in the UK, Hung Kong, Saudi Arabia, India, Australia, USA, Denmark, Egypt, France and Spain, and an international network of brokers and business partners, the group is a non-profit making shareholding company and has credible financial standing with excess of 3.95 billion pounds in reserves.
Unarguably the largest expatriate private health insurance provider, it also offers cover for local nationals where the local regulations permit. It recognizes the high standard its members expect, and is familiar with treatments and health facilities available around the world. It also knows the importance of offering advice and support through every stage of a patient’s care and recovery.
The Benefits of Membership
By sharing its extensive knowledge and experience with its clients, BUPA helps to protect their health and wellbeing no matter the circumstance.
BUPA ‘’cares for the lives in its hands’’ and is dedicated to providing all the insurance services, help and advice needed to keep members, their family and employees in the best of health. Its dedicated team respects its clients’ individuality, culture, privacy and dignity and also aim to provide services that can be relied upon throughout a BUPA international membership.
As a member of BUPA International, clients will be covered for a wide range of benefits including choice of provider, around-the-clock multilingual help support from BUPA Customer Services department and access to a second medical opinion from a world expert in their field.
With a network of over 7500 participating hospitals world-wide, it can guarantee direct settlements of eligible in-patient claims.
On quality, it runs an international hospital accreditation programme to ensure that they are working with medical providers who they know give the best outcomes.
Claims are settled within five working days and can be paid in more than 80 different currencies of the world. With growing awareness of the internet, members can enjoy the ease of being able to manage their individual or families’ health plan through a website.
Evacuation
Where there are concerns about the quality of local medical care, this option is ideal. If the treatment needed is not available locally, it will provide immediate arrangement for the member to be evacuated to the nearest centre of medical excellence no matter the location of the patient
Roll of Honours
Since inception, it has won many awards for its services.
BUPA International won the Queens Award for enterprise in the International Trade category for many times for its continued substantial growth in overseas earnings, commercial success and outstanding achievement. In 2009, it received the best International Private Medical Insurance Provider Award at the UK’s health insurance Awards for the fourth time and for the ninth time since 1999.
The Nigerian Affiliate
In Nigeria, it is represented by Anthony Somefu Limited (ASL). AAL, which is also registered in the UK, has been operating as BUPA country representative in Nigeria sine 2008. Since it commenced operations in Nigeria, ASL has made appreciable impact on its business of caring for lives through product delivery, advising and customer care.