NHIA offers free health insurance registration to flood victims

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration for people affected by the recent floods in Accra, in a move aimed at ensuring victims can access healthcare as the risk of cholera and diarrhoeal diseases continues to rise.

The intervention, which also covers dependants of affected persons, comes in the wake of the devastating floods that displaced families, destroyed homes and heightened public health concerns across parts of the capital.

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In a press statement issued on Tuesday, July 1, 2026, the NHIA said the decision forms part of urgent measures to protect residents in flood-hit communities from the growing threat of waterborne diseases.

According to the authority, flooding has severely compromised sanitation systems and contaminated water sources, creating conditions that could fuel outbreaks of diarrhoea, cholera and other infectious diseases.

"The announcement was made by Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, Chief Executive of the NHIA, as part of urgent measures to protect public health in flood-impacted communities," the statement noted.

The authority said the free registration exercise is intended to remove financial barriers that may prevent flood victims from seeking medical care at a time when access to healthcare is critical.

"No Ghanaian should be denied access to quality healthcare because of a natural disaster. With an imminent 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," Dr Victor Asare Bampoe stated.

The NHIA explained that the flooding has "disrupted sanitation, contaminated water sources, and heightened the risk of diarrhoea, cholera, and other waterborne diseases across the affected areas," making immediate access to healthcare a public health priority.

The free NHIS registration is expected to provide thousands of flood victims with access to healthcare services as health authorities intensify efforts to prevent disease outbreaks in the aftermath of the disaster.

See the full statement below


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