NHIS to take off with lightning speed - NHIA CEO

The newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Samuel Yaw Annor, has assured Ghanaians of his readiness to work to improve on health delivery in the country.

He was speaking at a staff durbar held to introduce him to management and staff of the Authority in Accra to champion the President’s vision of reviving the National Health Insurance Scheme to make it efficient, with the capacity to finance health services on a timely basis, in a bid to achieve universal health coverage for all Ghanaians.

He added that his vision would expand the financial base of the scheme, and also to cut down on costs emanating from operational inefficiencies.

Dr. Annor used the opportunity to thank President Akufo-Addo for the confidence he has reposed in him, and the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, for the cordiality and smooth relations as they begin their work.

He called on the staff to be prepared to work with him, as he has come to ensure an atmosphere that promotes growth for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and also for staff.

“I need your co-operation. I am willing to learn from you, and always, my doors will be open for discussions for the progress of health delivery to Ghanaians,” he added.