Mr. Frank Addo, Eastern Regional Director of the NHIA, expressed this optimism during the 2025 annual review meeting held at Kpong in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality. The meeting was held under the theme: “Achieving and sustaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in 2026: A collective responsibility.”

The review revealed that the Eastern Region ranked first nationwide in membership coverage, with 14 out of 20 operational districts achieving universal health coverage.

Mr. Addo noted that at least 80 percent of the region’s population currently has access to quality healthcare without financial barriers. He added that efforts to further increase coverage this year will include outreach at market centres, lorry stations, university campuses, churches, mosques, and prisons, as well as visits to hard-to-reach communities to enrol indigents.

Mr. Oti Frempong, Director of Special Projects at the Eastern Regional Office of the NHIA, also highlighted the region’s strong performance, noting that it contributed five districts to the national top ten in membership coverage, including the top four positions.

The review meeting provided a platform for staff of the Authority to assess past performance, identify capacity gaps, and set clear targets for the coming year.