The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) have inked a cooperative agreement to register about 6.3 million children. The agreement will offer children aged six to fourteen access to healthcare and an official identity, known as the Ghana Card. The collaboration between the NHIA and the NIA represents the government’s deliberate attempt to streamline administrative processes and enhance the reach of social services. Issuing Ghana cards to children at a young age will improve access to crucial healthcare services while also facilitating their participation in many socioeconomic activities that require official identification.
Official registration will commence on June 10 at designated registration centres set up in schools nationwide to facilitate the process.
Speaking at the signing ceremony on May 21, representatives from both authorities expressed commitment to the successful implementation of the registration drive.
Heads of NHIA and NHIS highlighted the significance of this initiative in promoting inclusive healthcare and ensuring the rights and recognition of Ghana’s youth population.
Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye said “We recognise the importance of providing universal healthcare coverage and ensuring that every child in Ghana has access to essential services.”
