February 20, 2026
The Student Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), under the leadership of President Edward Benevolent Nyamekye, has facilitated a landmark engagement with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enhance student access to healthcare services and deepen health security on campus.
The collaborative engagement, held at UHAS Main Campus, Sokode-Lokoe, brought together UHAS Management, UHAS student leadership and Volta Regional NHIS officials.
In her remarks, Vice Chancellor Professor Lydia Aziato reflected on UHAS’ remarkable growth, noting that the institution has expanded from 154 students in 2012 to nearly 11,000 today. She emphasized the importance of ensuring that NHIS coverage translates into tangible benefits at health facilities, not just policy documentation.
Professor Aziato particularly called for stronger support for critical conditions such as breast cancer and other life-threatening diseases, stressing that many Ghanaians still struggle to afford treatment despite existing insurance provisions.
The NHIS delegation, led by Acting Volta Regional Director Ms. Suzan Chobbah, explained that the engagement formed part of their Campus Connect initiative. The programme is designed to position NHIS as a student-focused partner in healthcare, expand enrollment and intensify public education on the scheme.
Discussions during the session touched on key issues including effectiveness of generic medications, differences between private insurance packages and NHIS benefits, quality assurance in healthcare delivery, client education to help beneficiaries understand their rights and entitlements, etc.
The SRC leaders echoed the sentiments of stakeholders, advocating for the initiative to become an annual fixture aimed at safeguarding students’ health security.
Also present at the meeting were UHAS Registrar Ms. Yaa Amankwaa Opuni, Dean of Students Professor Judith Torgbor and Volta Regional NHIS PRO Mr. Christopher Galenkui.