The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration for all persons impacted by the recent floods in Accra, including their dependants, as cases of diarrhoea and cholera pose a public health threat.
The public notice issued on July 1 and signed by the Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, said as part of urgent measures to protect public health in flood-impacted communities.
Flooding has disrupted sanitation, contaminated water sources, and heightened the risk of diarrhoea, cholera, and other waterborne diseases across affected areas.
"No Ghanaian should be denied access to quality healthcare because of a natural disaster. With an eminent outbreak of diarrhoea and cholera following the floods, this free registration will ensure that victims and their families can seek timely treatment without financial burden," the notice said.
The free registration covers flood victims and their dependants, allowing them to access healthcare services without the usual financial barriers during the ongoing public health emergency.
