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NHIA Savannah Regional Director Embarks on Tour to Strengthen Healthcare Access
The Acting Savannah Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mr. Kasimu Abudulai, has completed a week-long familiarization tour across key districts in the region, aimed at deepening stakeholder collaboration and improving healthcare delivery.
The tour took Mr. Abudulai and his team including Regional Operations Manager Mr. James Sumani Buah, Acting Principal Manager Mr. Mahama Sakara, and Acting Public Relations Officer Mr. Victor Suglo, to the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba, Bole, Central Gonja, and East Gonja districts.
Throughout the engagements, the Regional Director met with NHIA district staff, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), district health directorates, and selected NHIS-credentialed health facilities.
Mr. Abudulai underscored the need to establish zonal offices to expand access across the vast region and called for stronger efforts to enroll vulnerable populations under the scheme. The MDCEs assured their support, recognizing the shared goal of enhancing healthcare access in their communities.
At health facilities, Mr. Abudulai emphasized adherence to the updated NHIS tariffs and medicines list, stressing the importance of maintaining quality standards and warning against illegal co-payments. Facility managers, in turn, commended NHIA for timely claims reimbursements, which they said had improved their operational stability.
In his interactions with district NHIA staff, Mr. Abudulai praised their commitment and promised to address challenges raised during the visit. He urged the teams to stay focused on the NHIA’s mission to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
The tour has been widely praised for reinforcing vital partnerships and generating valuable insights that will help strengthen healthcare delivery across the Savannah Region.
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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