The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, has announced a significant increase in enrolment on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), saying an additional three million people have been registered from April last month to date.
According to him, this progress has pushed Ghana’s health insurance coverage from 66% to 70%.
Dr Djokoto made the disclosure during an engagement and launching of Free Primary Healthcare Policy at Dambai in the Oti Region, where he highlighted ongoing efforts by the NHIA to expand access—particularly for vulnerable groups.
He said the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Dr Victor Asare Gyampo, has introduced key measures aimed at mobilising communities and creating avenues for people who cannot afford registration to be enrolled for free.
Providing details to the latest figures, Dr Djokoto noted that in 2024, out of Ghana’s estimated population of 33 million, only about 18 million people were active NHIA cardholders.
He explained that through intensified enrolment strategies and renewed outreach, active membership increased to 22 million in 2025.
The deputy CEO attributed the latest surge in registrations to the renewed national focus on primary healthcare, explaining that after the President provided impetus through the launch of the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, the NHIA was able to rapidly scale up enrolment by three million people within a short period, improving overall coverage from 66% to 70%.
Dr Djokoto commended the Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh, health workers, other stakeholders, and the President for their support and collaboration, describing the combined efforts as essential to achieving broader health access and improved health outcomes nationwide.
He also appealed to the media, traditional authorities, opinion leaders and community stakeholders to intensify public education and encourage more people to register and renew their membership.
He stressed that while citizens continue to benefit from primary healthcare, the NHIA remains committed to providing financial protection to members seeking care at district and regional hospitals, helping to reduce the cost burden on individuals and families.
