By David Akinmola
AXA Mansard Health has been named Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) of the Year by Afriglobal Medicare Limited, in recognition of its contribution to healthcare delivery, service excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s health insurance sector.
The award, presented by the leading West African healthcare brand, underscores the growing importance of private-sector innovation and service quality in expanding access to affordable and efficient healthcare amid rising demand for health insurance coverage.
Afriglobal Medicare, an ISO-certified healthcare service provider and diagnostic centre, said the recognition reflects AXA Mansard Health’s leadership in delivering healthcare solutions and its commitment to improving customer experience.
Speaking on the recognition, the Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard Health, Tope Adeniyi, said the award was significant to the company’s employees, customers and communities that depend on its services.
He said: “This significant recognition is important to AXA Mansard’s employees around the country who pride themselves in serving with utmost attention and care, our customers who put their trust in us every day to deliver on our promise, when it matters most, and the communities that rely on us for continuous support.”
Adeniyi said the recognition also reinforced the need for greater emphasis on healthcare planning, financing and disease prevention rather than relying predominantly on reactive treatment.
The development comes against the backdrop of efforts to deepen health insurance coverage in Nigeria, where access to affordable healthcare remains a major concern for households and businesses.
Recent data from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) indicated that about 22 million Nigerians are now covered by health insurance, representing an increase of about six million people from 2023. More than N70 billion has also been channelled into the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery and improve access for vulnerable Nigerians.
Industry observers say the growth in health insurance coverage presents significant opportunities for HMOs and insurers, but also places greater pressure on operators to improve service delivery, claims management, provider networks and digital healthcare solutions.
For AXA Mansard Health, the latest recognition comes as the company continues to position service quality and healthcare innovation as key components of its strategy to deepen its presence in the market.
Also commenting on the award, the Chief Marketing Officer, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, Adebola Surakat, said the recognition would further challenge the company to maintain high standards.
According to her, “This award is a reminder that the standard remains excellence, on all fronts. It’s a charge to keep improving on the quality of care delivered to our customers and continue to provide cutting-edge healthcare solutions that impact the lives of those who need it most.”
The company said the award would further strengthen its resolve to provide healthcare solutions that respond to the changing needs of Nigerians while supporting broader efforts to improve access to quality healthcare.
Beyond the recognition, the award highlights the growing role of HMOs in Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem, particularly as policymakers and industry players seek to increase insurance penetration and reduce the financial burden of healthcare on individuals and families.
