Report by Ben LARYEA
As part of the effort to promote healthy lifestyle among Ghanaians across the
country, the management and staff of the Greater Accra Regional office of the
National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have embarked on the health walk
dubbed "Health Promotion, Prevention and Wellness "campaign in Accra.
The maiden edition of the health walk fosters a culture of proactive health
management and regular physical activity which aligns with the broader
objective of enhancing public health and symbolizes also a substantial
dedication by the Greater Accra Region of the NHIA towards the welfare of its
work force.
The health walk which falls in line with the vision of NHIA Chief Executive
Officer (CEO) Dr. Dacosta- Aboagye which seeks to promote healthy lifestyle
started at Ayi Mensah Toll Booth and ended at Peduase Lodge in the Eastern
Region as staffs in this regard were taking through aerobic exercise to
enhance their fitness level by keep fit instructors.
In an interview with the media shortly after the exercise, the Ag. Regional
Director of the Greater Accra Regional Office of NHIA, Madam Patience
Danquah urged the public to engage in periodic exercise saying it is a step to
keep the body healthy, adding that the Authority will continue to sensitive the
citizenry on good health and general wellness and used the occasion to
explain to the public about the convenience of using the mobile renewal short
code *929# and the My NHIS App.
The Operations Manager, Mr Elliot Asante Apreku stressed the significance of
engaging in regular exercise and embracing healthy lifestyle and however
stated that the health walk is a crucial step in encouraging a healthier way of
living to prevent and manage Non- Communical diseases as members of staff
across the regions were also briefed on the health promotion and wellness
program.
For her part, the Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO), Madam Lydia
Adjei-Tutu called on the general public especially corporate organizations to
partner the NHIA in its membership drive and campaign on health promotion
prevention and wellness as the country moves towards achieving universal
coverage by 2030.
In a related development, traders and residents in Ayi Mensah, Peduase
Lodge and its environs were sensitised about the need to embrace healthy
lifestyle as part of their normal lives.
