Letshego Uganda, Turaco, and Sanlam partner to expand health insurance in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Letshego Uganda, a subsidiary of Letshego Africa Holdings Ltd and Turaco Insurance Brokers has partnered with Sanlam Uganda to provide affordable health insurance coverage to all Letshego customers.

Announced on Feb.27, 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 Shs550,000 with their flagship product LetsGo Insure. Now with Sanlam Uganda, Letshego and Turaco can extend insurance to all customers, regardless of loan size.

LetsGo Insure will continue to provide: Hospital Cash and Life Cover. The LetsGo Insure cover for loans under Shs550,000, provides Shs300,000 Hospital Cash benefit and Shs1m of Life benefit. For loans above Shs550,000 customers receive an annual benefit of Shs1m Hospital Cash and Shs2m Life cover.

Hospital Cash is a benefit that pays out a fixed amount if the insured is hospitalized for at least two (2) nights. The money can be used as a financial cushion to cover medical expenses or lost income. Life benefits are paid out to the insured’s family in the unfortunate event of their passing.

“Access to quality healthcare should not be a luxury. Providing affordable health insurance ensures 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 of Letshego Uganda said.

“The vast majority of Ugandans today remain unreached by mainstream insurance. “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 of Turaco said.

Martin Mutyaba, the General Manager of Corporate at Sanlam Life Uganda said, “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.”