By Our Reporter
Lapaire Uganda has partnered with ICEA LION General Insurance in a bid to increase access for eyecare services across the country. Through this partnership, Ugandans on the ICEA LION Medical Insurance Cover will be able to access Lapaire’s affordable services and products across the country.
“We are very glad to have ICEA LION General Insurance aboard to support us in our mission to make eye care services more accessible across Uganda. We believe this partnership will benefit both parties but most especially the beneficiaries of ICEA LION health Insurance looking for quality eye care services.” Said Roseline Kilonzo, Lapaire East Africa Regional Manager.
According to the World Health Organization, 550 million people in Africa need glasses, however, only 1% of them own a pair (WHO 2015 report). The non-coverage of optical care by insurance companies has been listed as one of many reasons why eye care in Africa tends to be expensive and inaccessible to over 85% population in the sub-Saharan region.
ICEA LION General CEO Gabriel Kuria, reiterated ICEA LION’s commitment to ensuring that all clients have access to quality and affordable medical services.
“This partnership with Lapaire presents an opportunity for our clients to access affordable eye care services from a company with vast experience in innovative technology to provide state-of-the-art eyewear options, free vision tests to the lower and middle-income population.” Said the ICEA LION General CEO Gabriel Kuria.
This partnership comes at a time when Lapaire has attained a significant milestone by stretching its wings across Uganda, with over 10 branches across the country.