Aged To Access NHIS Without Hindrance | Health

President Akufo-Addo commended the management and board of the NHIA for the good work they had done for a dramatic turnaround of the dwindling fortunes of the scheme that had culminated in increased membership and service to the people.

“I am very happy to hear about the improvements that you have brought about in your relatively brief time as Chief Executive Officer — the targeted expansion and membership and management of claims. Clearly, the more claims are brought under electronic management, the greater the guarantee to the Ghanaian, as issues of claims are being efficiently addressed.

“We have a major responsibility that the legacy of this important social intervention is one that we guard with care and make sure that we can hand it over to the next generation as an important pillar of the governance of our nation,” President Akufo-Addo said.

He said the children and the elderly had every reason to applaud Dr Okoe-Boye's stewardship because they were now enjoying free health coverage under the NHIA.