NHIS ANNOUNCES FREE ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK-UP
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Has Launched a free Annoual Health check -up’s (AHA) to tackle the burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs ) in the country the AHC , which is for 18 years old and Above,
Registered with the NHIS and with the Ghana card ,is made up of annual blood pressure check, blood sugar check body mass index check (hight and weight) and Counseling when needed.
To be able to enrol in this service, eligible beneficiaries will be required to contact the NHIS by dialling a USSD short which is to be Announced soon) during their birth month, to generate an Access ticket on their mobile phones.
Addressing the gathering at the launch ceremony in Accra on Monday 29th 2024, Dr, Ernest K.P. Kwarko , Board chairman of their the national Health Insurance Authority ( NHlA) emphasized that the free Annoual health check-up program embodies NHIA’s commitment to promoting preventive Healthcare and ensuring that all citizen have access to essential health services.
