The West Mamprusi Municipal Health Insurance office has intensified efforts to expand health coverage, rolling out a free registration and renewal exercise aimed at ensuring all residents have access to essential healthcare services.
As part of a street-level sensitisation campaign in Walewale, officials are removing financial barriers that often prevent families from enrolling in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The initiative includes a temporary waiver on registration and renewal fees to encourage wider participation.
The programme is built around a three-tier healthcare framework. The first tier focuses on free primary healthcare aimed at early disease detection and reducing pressure on health facilities. The second tier is the NHIS, which covers broader medical needs, while the Mahama Care initiative provides support for more complex and chronic conditions.
Municipal NHIS Manager, Dakura Sumani Adam, urged residents to take advantage of the limited-time waiver, stressing that the scheme is central to achieving Universal Health Coverage. He explained that primary healthcare handles early treatment, NHIS covers broader care, and Mahama Care supports more costly and advanced medical conditions.
The outreach has been well received in Walewale, with residents expressing appreciation for the clearer understanding of how the tiered system works and the financial relief offered by the free registration.
Beneficiaries described the initiative as timely, with some noting that it would ease the burden of medical expenses for their families and improve access to healthcare.
Authorities have also emphasized accountability in the rollout, warning against any form of corruption or illegal charges. Residents have been encouraged to report misconduct to ensure the programme remains transparent and accessible to all.