Nuba Residents Benefit from Extended Free NHIS Registration and Renewal Exercise
The NHIS registration and renewal exercise in Nuba was extended from one to two days to accommodate more residents.
In Brief
- •The NHIS registration and renewal exercise in Nuba was extended from one to two days to accommodate more residents.
- •First phase saw 75 new registrations, 80 renewals, and 15 card replacements, totaling 170 beneficiaries.
- •Second phase added 133 new registrations, 70 renewals, and 50 card replacements, adding 253 beneficiaries.
- •The initiative was led by Assembly Member Emmanuel Kwasie Amihere with support from MP Dorcas Affo-Toffey and Municipal Chief Executive Benedict Boadi.
- •The extended exercise aimed to improve access to healthcare for residents of the Nuba Electoral Area in the Western Region.
Why It Matters
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is Ghana’s universal health coverage program, and extending free registration reduces administrative barriers, especially in rural areas. By enabling more residents to register and renew, the initiative supports equitable healthcare access and may lower out‑of‑pocket expenses for the community.
Key Details
- First Phase Beneficiaries
- 170
- Second Phase Beneficiaries
- 253
- Total Beneficiaries
- 423
- New Registrations
- 208
- Membership Renewals
- 150
- Card Replacements
- 65
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