Berekum: Mr. Gabriel Kyere, the Berekum Municipal Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Bono Region, announced that the scheme has registered 125,000 members in the municipality. This figure represents 95 percent of the 2025 municipal registration target of 131,000, with a promise to reach the target by the end of the year.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kyere made these remarks during an engagement event organized by the Bono Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with market women and residents in Berekum. The event aimed to raise awareness about the NHIA's 'Storm Project' campaign, which encourages residents to renew their NHIS cards and inspire new member registrations.
As part of the campaign, NHIA personnel conducted a procession through the principal streets of Berekum, interacting with market women, traders, and commercial drivers. Mr. Isaac Badu Amponsah, the Bono Regional Director of the NHIA, communicated to the traders and market women that the Authority is committed to ensuring access to free healthcare for everyone.
He explained that the campaign aims to amplify awareness and address shortcomings hindering the smooth operation of the NHIS. Mr. Amponsah highlighted the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund by the government, which covers certain diseases under NHIS, including kidney failure, heart attacks, cancer, strokes, and other chronic diseases. He also warned service providers against the practice of charging illegal fees from NHIS clients visiting their facilities.
