The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, marking a renewed push to expand access to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services among students in tertiary institutions.
Spearheaded by the Marketing and Branding Unit under the Corporate Affairs Directorate, Campus Connect is designed to deepen awareness of the NHIS, strengthen youth engagement, and offer convenient on-campus registration and renewal services tailored to students’ needs.
The launch, which coincided with TTU’s Akwaaba Week celebrations, included a courtesy call on university management, an interactive student engagement session, and the setting up of an NHIS registration desk to enable instant enrolment and card renewal on campus.
Welcoming the NHIA delegation, TTU’s Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, highlighted the critical role of health insurance in safeguarding student wellbeing—especially when financial constraints delay or prevent access to care.
“Health financing is very important. There are times students fall sick but do not have money to visit a health facility. I therefore encourage students to take the Campus Connect initiative seriously by registering and renewing their NHIS cards,” he said.
Addressing students, Joyce Angela Asiedu (Esq.), Deputy Director for Marketing and Branding at NHIA, said Campus Connect reflects the Authority’s commitment to making NHIS services more accessible and relevant to young people.
“Campus Connect is about bringing the NHIS closer to students by providing direct access to services, information and support on campuses. This initiative, endorsed by our Chief Executive, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, ensures that students can focus on their academic pursuits without the added burden of healthcare costs,” she noted.
She reiterated that the NHIS exists to protect individuals and families from the financial risks of illness, and cautioned students against illegal charges for services fully covered under the Scheme. Students were urged to report such practices through official NHIA channels.
During a presentation, the NHIA’s Western Regional Public Relations Manager, Raymond Awiah, disclosed that the Scheme is expected to implement a 120 per cent increase in tariffs this year—an intervention aimed at improving provider reimbursement and helping curb illegal charges at credentialed health facilities.
The NHIA says Campus Connect will be extended to other tertiary institutions nationwide as part of a broader strategy to boost NHIS enrolment, enhance service delivery, and deepen engagement with young people.
