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NHIS waives one-month waiting period for new members and late renewals
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a temporary waiver of the one-month waiting period for new NHIS members and those renewing their membership after more than three months of expiry.
The waiver is in effect throughout November and will run until 14 December 2025.
In a public notice issued in Accra, the NHIA said the initiative is part of activities marking NHIS Active Month, aimed at encouraging more people to stay active on the scheme and to make healthcare more accessible.
With the waiver in place, anyone who enrols for the first time or renews their expired membership during this period will receive immediate access to NHIS services without any delay.
The Authority urged the public to take advantage of the opportunity by visiting any NHIS district office, using the MyNHIS App, or dialling the short code *929# to renew their membership.
It urged members to activate the Auto-Renewal feature to avoid future interruptions.
NHIA called on especially those whose membership has been inactive for more than three months to renew as soon as possible so they can continue enjoying affordable, quality healthcare.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
