Staff of NHIA Hold Offsite Meeting to Review Guidelines for Registration of Vulnerable Groups | 2/6/2025

A cross-section of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) staff has concluded a strategic offsite meeting aimed at reviewing and refining the guidelines for the registration of the poor and vulnerable. The meeting also focused on developing innovative strategies to enhance the enrolment of vulnerable groups (indigents) under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).  

 

The two-day event, held at the Villadora Resort in Akropong, Eastern Region, on the 23rd and 24th of January 2025, brought together some technical Directors, Managers, and other officials from the head office, regions, and districts to deliberate on improving access to healthcare for underserved communities. Recognizing the critical role of the NHIS in providing financial protection for the poor and marginalized, this initiative is part of the Authority’s commitment to ensuring equitable healthcare coverage for all.

 

This meeting sets the stage for broader regional and district stakeholder engagements that will solicit more input to validate the outcomes reached.    Key highlights of the meeting included:   Review of Existing Guidelines: The team evaluated the current registration framework to identify gaps and inefficiencies in reaching the vulnerable population.  

 

The discussions on innovative enrolment strategies centered on leveraging technology, community engagement, and partnerships with local organizations to boost enrolment among vulnerable groups.   Feedback Incorporation was critical as insights and feedback from previous implementations and beneficiaries were reviewed to inform more inclusive and effective policy adjustments.    

 

The Deputy Chief Executive of Operations of the NHIA, Mrs. Louisa Atta-Agyemang, emphasized the Authority’s dedication to achieving universal health coverage. “The NHIA remains committed to breaking barriers to access and ensuring that the poor and vulnerable are not left behind in our quest to provide quality and affordable healthcare to all Ghanaians,” she stated.  

 

The Director for Membership and Regional Operations, Mr Francis Oti Frempong, who facilitated the meeting, expressed optimism that the revised guidelines and strategies will enhance the NHIS’s inclusivity, efficiency, and impact, particularly in rural and underserved communities.  

 

Dr. Gustav Cruickshank, Director for Financial Accounting, who doubles as the Chair of a World Bank Project Committee set up to enhance enrolment in the NHIS, also expressed satisfaction at the outcome of the meeting. ‘I am delighted at what we have been able to achieve within these two days, and I hope that we will be able to put these ideas into action as we work towards achieving Universal Health Coverage,’ he said.  

 

The meeting was attended by the Director of Actuarial, Mr Magnus Owusu-Agyemang, the Ag. Director for Management Information Systems, Mr Daniel Blankson, the Ag. Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Oswald Essuah-Mensah, the Greater Accra Regional Director, Mr. Bernard Brown, and the Deputy Directors for Membership and Regional Operations, Mr. Sebastian Alagpulinsa, Mr. Martin Ayesu Nipah and Ms. Marian Musah. Other staff members participated in the meeting, which will form the basis.  

 

The NHIA is committed to working with all stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community leaders, and development partners, to support these efforts and ensure that no one is left behind in Ghana's healthcare journey.  

 

Issued by: Corporate Affairs Directorate