Asutifi North MP Launches Free NHIS Registration for Constituents

The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has launched a National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Month for November 2026. This initiative offers free NHIS registration and renewal for all constituents from November 1 to 30, 2026. The theme of the initiative is “Enjoy Instant NHIS,” aiming to ensure that no constituent is denied healthcare due to financial constraints. This move seeks to restore confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

The MP stated that constituents can register for free or renew their NHIS cards without paying any fees. This will enable them to access the benefits of the scheme, including free surgeries and screenings, without facing illegal charges or financial barriers. The initiative is particularly targeted at the aged, widows, children, and the vulnerable in the community. Mr. Addo urged all constituents to take advantage of this month-long exercise.

This initiative follows a successful free medical outreach conducted in collaboration with the Asutifi North Health Directorate. The outreach involved screenings across all zones in the constituency, including Kenyasi Hospital, Gyedu Health Centre, Koforidua Clinic, and Gambia No.1 Health Centre. A total of 130 successful surgeries were performed at the Asutifi North District Hospital from October 19 to 23. Conditions treated included lipoma, hernia, hydrocele, and breast-related cases.

The MP's initiative aligns with his campaign promise and Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. In January, Mr. Addo organized a free health screening exercise for widows and the elderly at Kenyasi, benefiting 124 people with blood pressure, diabetes, and eye screening. Free prescription spectacles were also distributed during the exercise.

In addition to healthcare initiatives, Mr. Addo has implemented various interventions in education, skills development, and community infrastructure. He donated 50 computers to 10 basic schools, focusing on rural communities lacking digital learning tools. Furthermore, 35 bunk beds were donated to Gyedu Technical Institute to benefit 70 students, manufactured by students of the school’s Welding and Fabrication Technology Department.

The MP has also supported skills development and youth empowerment by donating 63 sewing machines to graduating apprentices in Kenyasi No.1 and No.2, and 13 more in the Gambia zone, Ntotroso 27. Other initiatives include the construction of a bridge in communities such as Jericho and Adum, easing transportation challenges. The “Light Up Asutifi North Project” has installed almost 200 streetlights to improve security and accessibility in areas without lights.

Additionally, Mr. Addo supported 150 commercial drivers and riders to complete Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) registration in September 2026. The MP's efforts reflect his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents through various interventions. Key points of his initiatives include free NHIS registration and renewal, successful free medical outreach with 130 surgeries, and multifaceted interventions in education and community infrastructure.

Key points

• Free NHIS registration and renewal for constituents in Asutifi North from November 1-30, 2026.
• 130 successful surgeries performed during the free medical outreach.
• Multifaceted interventions in education, skills development, and community infrastructure.