{Subscribers to the Mituelle de Santé in Huye district say they do clamour for changes in the way the medical insurance scheme is being administered despite its being in the hands of Rwanda Social Security Board RSSB) which took over its management last year in July 2015. They say they still face similar challenges as they used to before. }
Subscribers say they are still referred to buy prescribed drugs from pharmacies that are not operating under the scheme, straining their pockets in the process.
Talking to IGIHE, some of the patients, subscribing for Mituelle de Santé found at University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) expressed their frustrations since they are required to buy much of the drugs in private pharmacies where they pay 100%.
“When we get to the hospital, all else from diagnosis are carried out under the insurance arrangement; but then, drugs that are more expensive than other medical services are not catered for. It is very expensive,” said Christophe Nsengimana.
“I am taking care of my sick child in this hospital. The prescribed drugs can only be found in private pharmacies. I have no cash and worried the situation will be. The hospital is complicating our lives,” said Laurence Nyandwi, another victim.
Reverien Habitegeko, the head of Mituelle de Santé department at RSSB Huye district branch said that they are aware of the situation adding their responsibility is to pay hospitals and health centers so they can avail all services to the subscribers.
The director of CHUB, Dr. Augustin Sendegeya said that they are aware of the case but urged hospitals to stock their pharmacies.
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