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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Deputy Chief
Executive of Operations, Dr. Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, has underscored the crucial
role of effective planning in driving the success of the Authority and
advancing Ghana’s health coverage goals.
According to him, the success of the NHIA depends greatly on
the quality of planning at the regional and directorate levels, stressing that
a well-prepared Programme of Work is not just a requirement but “the roadmap
that guides the Authority's performance and ensures that every initiative
contributes meaningfully to its mission.”
Dr. Djokoto made these remarks during the second day of the
2026 Programme of Work Workshop, organised by the NHIA’s Research, Policy,
Monitoring and Evaluation (RPME) Directorate in Kumasi.
He indicated that the NHIA’s pursuit of excellence in
planning and coordination is central to achieving the national goal of
Universal Health Coverage (UHC). “We are on the highway to achieving Universal Health
Coverage. There is no room for impediment. Through effective planning,
coordination, and execution, we can ensure that every Ghanaian has access to
quality and affordable healthcare,” he stated.
Dr. Djokoto highlighted that Ghana’s National Health
Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains one of the most celebrated in Africa, second
only to Rwanda in progress toward achieving Universal Health Coverage. He
emphasised that sustaining this achievement requires strategic and coordinated
planning across all levels of the Authority.
He also commended the RPME Directorate for its proactive
approach to institutional strengthening and lauded participants for their
enthusiasm and commitment, describing the exercise as “a critical step toward
consolidating the Authority’s achievements.”
Participants described the workshop as timely and
transformative, particularly as the Authority prepares to enter a new
operational year. They applauded the RPME Directorate for promoting
evidence-based planning and fostering stronger collaboration across NHIA
structures.
By the end of the two-day workshop, participants had
developed draft frameworks for their 2026 POW, outlining key activities,
indicators, expected outputs, and timelines. These drafts will undergo review
and harmonisation to ensure alignment with the NHIA’s strategic priorities.
The RPME Directorate reaffirmed its commitment to providing
continuous technical support and guidance, adding that it plans to strengthen
its monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress and ensure
accountability in implementing the 2026 Programme of Work.
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