The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) have signed a joint agreement to facilitate a nationwide registration exercise.
The exercise, which is set to commence on June 10, 2024, will target children aged 6–14 years.
They would be registered nationwide and issued Ghana Cards to access essential healthcare.
The move is to provide Ghanaians with full healthcare coverage through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as well as national identification documents.
The NIA said registration centres are to be set up in schools nationwide to facilitate the process, according to the NIA.
The registration seeks to enhance children’s access to essential healthcare services while also facilitating their participation in various socio-economic activities requiring official identification.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the NHIA Chief Executive, Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, said the collaboration between NHIA and NIA underscored a concerted effort by the government to streamline administrative processes and expand social services reach.
He expressed commitment to the successful implementation of the registration drive and highlighted the significance of the initiative in promoting inclusive healthcare and ensuring the rights and recognition of Ghana’s youth population.
On his part, NIA Executive Secretary, Professor Kenneth Agyemang Attafuah, described the Ghana card as a fundamental tool for identity authentication and access to public services.
“The issuance of Ghana cards to children aged between 6 and 14 years represents a pivotal step in safeguarding their rights and enabling their full participation in society,” he stated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
