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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:

• Increase NHIS enrollment among vulnerable groups in rural communities.
• Sensitize the community on the importance of health insurance.
• Contribute to the government’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage

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:

• 100 new registrations (fresh registration).
• 510 renewals of existing NHIS cards

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:

• Increased NHIS coverage in Fooshegu and neighboring communities.
• Enhanced community awareness of the importance of health insurance.

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:

• Prior technical assessments of network coverage in rural areas.
• Backup power solutions (generator) to mitigate the effects of power outages.
• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate unforeseen challenges.

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.

• HEREAFTER_GHANA_FOOSHEGU_COMMUNITY_REPORT.docx (DOCX)

INTRODUCTION

The One Child, One NHIS initiative is a flagship program at Hereafter Ghana aimed at facilitating access to healthcare for children, pregnant women and the aged by ensuring that every child, pregnant women and the aged in our target communities is registered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

In the third quarter, Hereafter Ghana visited two (2) communities namely Jantong Wulanyili and Kumbung Zoonayili in the Salga North District and Kumbungu District.

This report outlines the number of beneficiaries of each community and the total number of beneficiaries reached through the program. The report also outlines some key challenges faced by the team during the registration process.

OBJECTIVES OF THE NHIS MEMBERSHIP CARD REGISTRATION EXERCISE

• To increase NHIS coverage among children in various communities.
• To facilitate both new registrations and renewals of NHIS cards for children.
• To enhance awareness of the importance of health insurance in underserved communities.
• To foster collaboration between Hereafter Ghana, the NHIS Tamale Metro Office, and local community stakeholders.

JANTONG WULANYILI

At the end of the NHIS registration exercise at Jantong Wulanyili, the team had completed the process of  179 freshregistrations and 138 renewals, bringing the total beneficiaries to 317.

This included pregnant women, children and the aged with more registrations from children.

KUMBUNG ZOONAAYILI

This registration process did not only serve beneficiaries of Kumbung Zoonaayili but also consisted of a cluster of small nearby communities. These communities included Tignoring, Gupanarigu, Nwodua, and Dulzugu.

At the end of the registration process, there were a total of 129 fresh registrations and 130 renewals. This brought the total number of beneficiaries who participated in the registration exercise to 259 people.

• NHIS_Third_Quarter_Global_Giving_Report_1.docx (DOCX)