NIA extends Ghana Card registration for children aged 6–14 to North East, Upper East
The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has extended the Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged 6 to 14 years to the North East and Upper East Regions.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced that registration for Ghana Cards for children aged 6 to 14 years will continue in the North East and Upper East regions. This extension, part of a phased rollout, begins on October 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The press release, dated September 28, 2026, outlines that registration teams will visit schools in both regions, operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents or guardians must provide the child's original birth certificate or other forms of identification.
The NIA encourages the involvement of parents, guardians, schools, and other stakeholders to ensure all eligible children receive their Ghana Cards.
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