THE BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR THE LAGOS STATE HEALTH SCHEME

Benefit Details
 Registration
REGISTRATION &  General consultation
CONSULTATION
 Specialist Consultation*
 Malaria and other acute uncomplicated febrile illnesses, Diarrhoeal diseases,
Acute respiratory tract infections, Uncomplicated pneumonia, Simple anaemia
(not requiring blood transfusion), Simple skin diseases (e.g. P. rosea, Taenia
versicolor, T. Capitis, etc.),Worm infestation, Other uncomplicated bacterial,
COMMON fungal, Parasitic and viral infections and illnesses,
AILMENTS  Follow-up treatment of chronic illnesses, e.g. Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus,
Sickle cell, Asthma,
 First Aid for Dog bites, Snakebites, Scorpion stings, Arthritis and other minor
musculoskeletal diseases
 Other illnesses as may be listed from time to time
 Feeding problems and nutritional counselling, Treatment of common childhood
illnesses, e.g., (Malaria, Other febrile illnesses, Diarrhoea diseases, Uncomplicated
CHILDHOOD malnutrition, Measles,
ILLNESSES  Upper respiratory tract infections,
 Uncomplicated pneumonia and other childhood exanthemas, Common skin
diseases & Other illnesses as may be listed from time to time
 Treatment of minor eye ailments including: Conjunctivitis, Parasitic and allergic
EYE CARE ailments, Simple contusion, Abrasions,
 Other eye conditions as may be listed from time to time
FAMILY PLANNING  Counselling on family planning and contraception
SERVICES  Provision of consumables at designated centres
 Growth monitoring, Nutritional advice, health education and other services to be
CHILD WELFARE included from time to time
SERVICES
 National Programme on Immunization (NPI) schedule for Under 5s**

HOSPITAL CARE  Care in the firsts 2 days (48 hours) per admission-period per person in a standard
AND ADMISSION ward, meals excluded.
(15 days
cumulative/annum)  Pre-authorization required from HIA for admission longer than 48hrs stay

PHARMACEUTICAL
 Provision of prescribed drugs in line with LSHS for primary care cases
CARE
BLOOD
 Two (2) pint limit (Maternal cases only)
TRANSFUSION
 Screening and Diagnosis of Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma
CHRONIC DISEASE
 Treatment of Diabetes, Hypertension and Asthma
 Periodic routine investigations for Diabetes and Hypertension

 Clinical based testing and Diagnosis of HIV/AIDS including HTS; Refer to HIV
HIV/AIDS
referral centres for treatment
  Sputum AFB for Tuberculosis
TUBERCULOSIS
 TB (referral linkages to designated treatment centres for treatment)
SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED  Management and Treatment
DISEASES
 Full Blood count [Haemoglobin (Hb), Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Differential count
(WBC) White Cell Count (WBC), Red Blood Count (RBC)]
 ESR Westergren
 Malaria Parasites
HAEMATOLOGY  Genotype

 Rhesus Factor, Blood Group, Bleeding Time, Clotting Time, Prothrombin Time (PT),
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

 Random/Fasting Blood Sugar

 Electrolyte (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride & Bicarbonate)
 Pregnancy Test, Urinalysis,
CLINICAL
CHEMISTRY  2 Hrs. Post Prandial,
 Blood Urea Creatinine, Creatinine Clearance,
 Cholesterol, Triglyceride, HDL/LDL Cholesterol, Gamma GT, Uric Acid, Calcium,
Phosphorus, Bilirubin (Direct/Indirect)
 Albumin , Alkaline Phosphatase
 Sputum M/C/S
MICROBIOLOGY  M/C/S for urine, stool, blood, HVS, wound swabs, semen and CSF
 Semen analysis
RADIOLOGICAL
 X-Ray (Chest and Limbs)
INVESTIGATIONS
ULTRASOUND SCAN  Obstetric Scan
 ECG
OTHER TESTS
 Cervical Cytology (VIA)
 Antenatal Services (VDRL, Hep B, HIV, blood group, BP, glucose, HB, prenatal drugs
GYNAECOLOGICAL and at least 2 routine ultrasound scans), examinations and EMTCT
,PRENATAL CARE  Normal Delivery, Assisted vacuum or forceps deliveries, RhoGAM injection
AND DELIVERY  Elective/Emergency Caesarean Section
 Dilatation and curettage for missed abortion and incomplete abortion,
MANAGEMENT OF
 Hysterectomy
POSTPARTUM
 Explorative laparotomy indicated to control post-partum hemorrhage
HAEMORRHAGE

 National Programme on Immunization (NPI) schedule vaccination

 Circumcision of male neonate
NEONATAL  Ear piercing of female neonate
SERVICES***
(Care up to N24,000  Perinatal care for the following conditions in first 28days
per baby)  Incubator care for premature newborn (5 days limit)
 Ophthalmia neonatorum,
 Phototherapy
 Asphyxia, Sepsis
HEALTH  Health education on various illnesses HIV, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus,
PROMOTION Tuberculosis, COPD
 Preventive oral health care e.g. Gingivitis, including scaling and polishing (once a
DENTAL CARE
year), dental caries and tooth extraction (max 3 per annum)
LOCAL  Maternity emergency from Primary care referral
 AMBULANCE
SERVICES
 Incisions and Drainages
 Minor lacerations
MINOR SURGERIES  Herniotomy Herniorrhaphy, Appendectomy, Lumpectomy (ganglion, simple
lipoma)
 POP application
 Emergency Salpingectomy
MAJOR SURGERIES
 Repair of vesico-vaginal/recto-vaginal fistula
 Establishing an intravenous (infusion) line, Simple tracheostomy, Management of
convulsion, Control of bleeding, Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation, assisted respiration
(e.g. Ambu bag, etc.),
EMERGENCY CARE
 Management of simple fractures (using splints, neck collars etc.),
 Aspiration of mucus plug to clear airways. Acute Asthma Attack & other
emergency conditions as may be listed from time to time

All capitated care/investigations should be carried and results attached to referral

*Physicians, Others (total 4/ year)
**As part of delivery fee for service
***FFS for private providers