New NHIS district office commissioned in Jomoro as NHIA targets coverage gap

Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, the Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has called for a significant increase in membership enrollment within the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. Dr. Bampoe challenged all stakeholders, including traditional authorities, the Municipal Assembly, and community leaders, to intensify their efforts in raising awareness and encouraging more residents to enroll in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

The NHIA's commitment to expanding health coverage and bringing services closer to communities was evident in the commissioning of the Jomoro District Office. Dr. Bampoe emphasized that the success of this investment should be measured by the number of lives reached, families protected, and the confidence restored in the NHIS, rather than solely by the structure itself.

He urged all parties involved to prioritize membership education, active renewals, and efficient service delivery, while also ensuring regular performance reports to strengthen accountability and track progress towards Universal Health Coverage.

The new district office in Jomoro was commissioned in collaboration with Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Member of Parliament for the Jomoro Municipality, and Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, the Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Council. The NHIA's commitment to improving healthcare access and protecting families against the financial burden of illness was reaffirmed by Dr. Bampoe, who urged healthcare providers to stop charging unauthorized fees for services covered under the NHIS.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Benedict Boadi, highlighted the facility's role in strengthening public service delivery and supporting community education on the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative.