By Alimatu Sadia Nuhu | Director
Hereafter Ghana is dedicated to improving healthcare access through its flagship initiative, "One Child One NHIS Card," conducted a registration exercise in Fooshegu, a community under the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly. The activity aimed at enrolling children, pregnant women, and the aged onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enhance their access to essential health services.
OBJECTIVES OF THE NHIS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION AT FOOSHEGU
The primary objective of the exercise was to:
OUTCOME OF THE REGISTRATION AT FOOSHEGU
The registration commenced at Fooshegu but witnessed participation from neighboring communities including Chanshegu, Gblahbila, and Kamonaa Yili. A total of 610 community members including students (pupils) were successfully registered, comprising:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
The registration was well-received by the community. Notably, school pupils constituted a significant proportion of those registered, demonstrating strong community interest in ensuring that children benefit from health insurance coverage. The involvement of the elderly further underscored the relevance of the initiative in addressing the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations.
The strategic location of the registration center in Fooshegu allowed for broader participation from surrounding villages, making the exercise inclusive and far-reaching.
The immediate outcome of the exercise includes:
CHALLENGES OF THE NHIS MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION AT FOOSHEGU
The process was not without challenges. On the first day, persistent network disruptions hampered the smooth flow of activities, leading to fewer registrations than anticipated. On the second day, an unexpected power outage across the entire community brought the registration to a complete standstill, with no individuals registered. In response to these setbacks, the registration team extended the activity to the following week, specifically Monday, to conclude the exercise successfully.
RECOMMENDATION
The challenges encountered during this exercise highlight the need for:
CONCLUSION
The NHIS membership registration exercise at Fooshegu reflects Hereafter Ghana’s unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare accessibility through the "One Child One NHIS Card" program. The registration of 610 individuals, despite logistical and technical challenges, marks a significant contribution towards universal health coverage in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Moving forward, Hereafter Ghana remains committed to scaling up its interventions to reach more underserved communities, ensuring that no child, pregnant woman, or elderly person is left behind in the journey towards equitable healthcare for all.
By Nuhu Alimatu Sadia | DIRECTOR
By Nuhu Alimatu Sadia | DIRECTOR
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