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NHIS registers 1.4 million subscribers during Asantehene’s initiative

From Daily Graphic · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registered over 1.4 million subscribers during a special campaign in May.
  • The campaign, held in honor of the Asantehene, exceeded its initial target of one million registrations.
  • The initiative, aimed at increasing enrollment, included both new registrations and renewals, and will become an annual event.

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in Ghana has achieved a significant milestone, registering 1,484,174 subscribers during its "King's Month" campaign in May. This initiative, held in honor of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, surpassed its target of one million enrollments.

It is worthy to note the tremendous support of the Manhyia Palace and chiefs across the region was unprecedented. Nananom, we are sincerely grateful and humbled by your immense assistance.

— Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka MuniruThe Ashanti Regional Director of the NHIS thanked traditional leaders for their crucial support during the 'King's Month' registration drive.

The month-long campaign focused on boosting enrollment through new registrations and the renewal of existing memberships. By the end of May, the scheme had recorded 51,976 new registrations and 1,432,198 renewals. The Ashanti Regional Director of the NHIS, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Muniru, credited the success to the confidence and support of key stakeholders, particularly the Manhyia Palace and chiefs across the region.

Indeed, if we were to use normal working hours, it would have been almost impossible to achieve it.

— Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka MuniruThe NHIS Regional Director acknowledged the extraordinary efforts of NHIA staff in achieving the registration target.

Alhaji Muniru expressed deep gratitude to the traditional leadership and lauded the NHIA staff for their dedication, noting that the target would have been nearly impossible to achieve within normal working hours. He also acknowledged the media's crucial role in public sensitization. The "King's Month" initiative has been confirmed to be an annual event, observed during the Asantehene's birthday month.

The 'King’s Month' initiative would run throughout May, offering free NHIS registrations and renewals to people across the region.

— Dr. Victor Asare BampoeThe CEO of NHIA announced the details of the special enrollment drive during a meeting with the Asantehene.

During an official visit in April 2026, the NHIA Board met with the Asantehene, where the initiative was officially announced. The NHIA CEO, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, highlighted the program's aim to offer free NHIS registrations and renewals. The Asantehene commended the NHIA's efforts to strengthen the scheme and expressed appreciation for the free registration initiative, urging the management to remain vigilant.

He charged the management to be vigilant and i

— AsanteheneThe Asantehene commended the NHIA's efforts and urged continued vigilance in managing the health insurance scheme.
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