Nyankpala Chief Commends NHIA for Expanding Access to Healthcare Through Free NHIS Registration and Primary Healthcare Initiative‎

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Published: May 30 2026

Published at: 2:20Pm

Story by Saibu Terry

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‎The Paramount Chief of the Nyankpala Traditional Area, Naa Ibrahim Mahama, has commended the Government of Ghana and the Executive Management of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for implementing practical health reforms aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for all Ghanaians.

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‎The Chief specifically lauded the introduction of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy and the ongoing nationwide free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and membership renewal exercise, describing them as timely interventions that will significantly enhance the wellbeing of residents.

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‎Naa Ibrahim Mahama made these remarks when a joint delegation from the NHIA Head Office and the Northern Regional Office paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Nyankpala.

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‎The Head Office delegation was led by the Acting Deputy Director and Head of the Provider and Client Relations Unit of the Corporate Affairs Directorate, Madam Hamdiya Amadu Yakubu. Other members of the team included Madam Linda Acquah, Senior Manager at the Operations Directorate, and Mr. Prince Aboagye, Manager at the Membership and Regional Operations (MRO) Directorate.

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‎The visit formed part of efforts to support the NHIA’s six-week intensive registration and membership renewal campaign, dubbed “Operation Market Storm.” The initiative saw Head Office officials working alongside regional and district frontline staff to increase active NHIS membership across communities in the Northern Region.
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‎Speaking during the engagement, the Acting Northern Regional Director of the NHIA, Mr. Alhassan Abdulai, expressed appreciation to the Nyankpala Chief for his unwavering support of the campaign. He particularly thanked the traditional leader for allowing the Authority to use the forecourt of his palace as a venue for registration activities and for endorsing efforts to increase active NHIS membership in the area.

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‎Mr. Abdulai further appealed to the Chief and his Council of Elders to continue educating residents about the benefits of the Free Primary Health Care policy and to encourage community members to take advantage of the ongoing free NHIS registration and membership renewal exercise, which is scheduled to end on May 31, 2026.

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‎The NHIA remains committed to ensuring that every Ghanaian has access to affordable and quality healthcare services through enhanced insurance coverage and innovative healthcare policies.
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‎Source: Andrew Awinnore, NHIA Northern Regional Public Relations Manager.