By Our Reporter
Letshego Uganda and Turaco Insurance Brokers have partnered with Sanlam Uganda to provide affordable health insurance coverage to all Letshego customers. The partnership aims to help mitigate health-related financial risks in line with Letshego’s mission of empowering the underbanked and underserved – driving financial inclusion in Africa.
With a mere 1% of Ugandans currently covered by formal insurance plans, Letshego continues to look for ways to help bridge that gap. Letshego and Turaco have been in partnership since 2023, providing health insurance to Letshego customers with loans over UGX 550,000 with their flagship product LetsGo Insure. Now with Sanlam Uganda, Letshego and Turaco are able to extend insurance to all customers, regardless of loan size.
“Access to quality healthcare should not be a luxury. By providing affordable health insurance, we ensure that individuals across all income levels can safeguard their well-being without financial strain. This commitment aligns with our core values of inclusivity and social responsibility. We aim to empower our clients to lead healthier lives and protect themselves against unforeseen medical expenses. Through this initiative, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and communities,” Giles Aijukwe, CEO Letshego Uganda elaborated.
LetsGo Insure will continue to provide Hospital Cash and Life Cover. The LetsGo Insure cover for loans under UGX 550,000 provides: UGX 300,000 Hospital Cash benefit and UGX 1,000,000 of Life benefit. For loans above 550,000 customers receive an annual benefit of UGX 1,000,000 Hospital Cash and UGX 2,000,000 Life cover.
“This collaboration unlocks affordable health insurance for even more Ugandans! I’m thrilled to join forces with Letshego and Sanlam Uganda for this cause,” Hamza Mutebi, General Manager Turaco remarked.
Martin Mutyaba, the General Manager Corporate at Sanlam Life Uganda expressed enthusiasm about the partnership stating, “this collaboration exemplifies our commitment to innovation and addressing the evolving needs of our diverse customer base. We believe that cost-effective health insurance can be a transformative force in enhancing financial freedom. Through this partnership, we are excited to make it more accessible to a wider audience.”