The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commissioned a new district office in Jomoro, Western Region of Ghana. The office aims to increase health coverage and bring services closer to communities. Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, NHIA's Chief Executive, challenged authorities to boost membership drive, currently at 49.63 percent of the population. He emphasized that intensifying membership mobilization should be a collective responsibility. The commissioning was done in collaboration with local stakeholders, including the Member of Parliament and traditional leaders.
Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe urged NHIA staff, traditional authorities, and community stakeholders to intensify outreach and enroll more residents. He stressed that the facility must serve as a catalyst for expanding healthcare access and protecting families against financial burdens. The CEO reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare access through improved health financing, under President John Dramani Mahama. He also called for an end to unauthorized fees for services covered under the NHIS.
The NHIA's Western Regional Director, Joseph Meneabeh Akpoh, thanked stakeholders for their support and highlighted staffing and logistical challenges. He emphasized the need for urgent attention to improve field operations and service delivery. The Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, commended the NHIA's leadership for bringing services closer to her constituents. She encouraged residents to enroll in the NHIS and urged staff to serve with courtesy and professionalism.
The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Council, Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, described the commissioning as a historic milestone. He urged traditional leaders to mobilize residents to register with the NHIS and maintain active membership. The Municipal Chief Executive, Benedict Boadi, said the facility would strengthen public service delivery and support community education on the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative.
Dr. Bampoe emphasized that the success of the new office would be measured by the lives it touches, not just the infrastructure itself. He charged staff to prioritize membership education, active renewals, and efficient service delivery. Regular membership performance reports were also urged to strengthen accountability and track progress towards Universal Health Coverage.
The NHIA's commitment to expanding health coverage is evident in the commissioning of the Jomoro District Office. The priority now is to turn the new infrastructure into measurable improvements in enrollment, service quality, and public confidence. Dr. Bampoe's call for collective responsibility in intensifying membership mobilization resonates with stakeholders.
The commissioning of the new district office marks a significant step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage in Ghana. Key stakeholders, including the NHIA, traditional leaders, and government officials, have pledged their support for the initiative. The NHIA's efforts to boost health coverage and bring services closer to communities are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of residents in Jomoro and beyond.
Key points
- The NHIA has commissioned a new district office in Jomoro to boost health coverage.
- The office aims to increase health coverage and bring services closer to communities.
- The NHIA targets to address the coverage gap of 50.37 percent in the Jomoro Municipality.
