The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has stepped up efforts to strengthen operations in the Greater Accra Region as part of its national strategy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
This follows a high-level regional performance review meeting held on 20th November 2025, bringing together key directors, district managers, and senior staff to assess progress and refocus priorities.
Representing the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive for Operations, Mr. Senanu Djokoto, reaffirmed management’s commitment to staff welfare, operational excellence, and the modernization of internal systems. He announced plans to establish a dedicated regional warehouse to address longstanding challenges related to obsolete equipment and to enhance logistics and asset management across all districts.
Acting Regional Director, Mr. Samuel Sowah, presented encouraging performance trends, noting that district indicators have improved from 37% in the first quarter to 47% in the third quarter. The Greater Accra Region, which oversees 18 districts and 547 credentialed health facilities, was encouraged to intensify enrollment drives and strengthen service delivery, particularly in districts such as Osu Klottey and Ablekuma, which have the potential to contribute significantly to meeting the Authority’s 80% UHC coverage target.
Mr. Sowah outlined persistent operational challenges including co-payments, poor internet connectivity, and the accumulation of outdated logistics. He proposed the adoption of Starlink to enhance connectivity and emphasized the need for stronger monitoring, pointing to the 149 facility visits conducted so far as a foundation to build upon.
Contributions from directors, including Mr. Orison Afflu, Mr. Sebastian Alagpulinsa, and Madam Lydia Anaab-Bisi, focused on the need for improved data dashboard utilization, intensified supervision, and the possible introduction of a 24-hour operational system in key districts to accelerate progress toward UHC.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from regional leadership and staff to deepen monitoring, strengthen district performance, and champion the reforms necessary to put Greater Accra on track toward achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030.
