{
  "id": 12458425,
  "title": "Ahafo NHIA Beats 2025 Target to Secure Second Year of Universal Health Coverage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ahafo-nhia-beats-2025-target-to-secure-second-year-of-universal",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:10:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ahafo-nhia-beats-2025-target-to-secure-second-year-of-universal-health-coverage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Ahafo Region in Ghana has achieved Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in access within the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) operational scope for the second consecutive year, with 87% population coverage in 2025 surpassing its target of 87%. This significant milestone was marked by the inauguration of the Asunafo South district office at Kukuom on September 30, 2026, where the NHIA CEO, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, praised the region's sustained performance. Dr. Bampoe emphasized that while this achievement marks a milestone, it is not the end of the journey, urging the regional and district teams to continue registering all eligible residents, strengthen active membership, and ensure widespread access to healthcare, particularly in remote communities. The CEO also highlighted the Ahafo Region's pioneering role in implementing the One-Time Attendance Code (OTAC) system, which enhances accountability, reduces identity fraud, and safeguards public funds.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}