The leadership of key stakeholder groups, including the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Ghana Health Service (GHS), Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), and representatives from the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana, Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners, Korlebu, Ho, Komfo Anokye, Tamale, and Cape Coast Teaching Hospitals, convened at the NHIA head office in Accra to finalize the implementation of the recently launched Annual Health Check (AHC) Program.
This strategic meeting which was chaired by Dr. Anarfi Asamoa Baah, marks a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to enhance preventive healthcare across the nation.
The Annual Health Check Program, which was recently launched, aims to provide comprehensive health assessments to Ghanaians, ensuring early detection and management of health conditions.
During the meeting, leaders from the NHIA, GHS, CHAG, and the other groups discussed and agreed on the proposed tariffs and payment mechanism and the procedure for claims reimbursement, and how Ghanaians both registered and unregistered on the NHIS would access services at designated and credentialed facilities for the successful rollout of the program.
The discussions also focused on the integration of the program into existing healthcare delivery systems, funding mechanisms, and public awareness strategies.
Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, the Chief Executive of the NHIA, expressed optimism about the program’s potential impact, stating, “The Annual Health Check Program is a proactive step towards achieving universal health coverage in Ghana. The cooperation of all stakeholders is crucial to its success, and we are confident that this initiative will lead to improved health outcomes for all citizens.”
The leadership teams reiterated their commitment to the program and pledged to work closely together to ensure its seamless implementation.
The program is expected to commence September, with the first phase targeting persons 18 years and above to access the following services – free blood pressure check, blood sugar check, body mass index measurement, counselling and referral at designated health facilities.
Development Partners including the Korean Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) who recently donated a 4×4 Toyota Prado to the NHIA to support the program, USAID, R4D, WHO, UNICEF, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the UK, Propel Ghana have all pledged their support for the success of this ground-breaking initiative.
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