Residents of Akatsi South are set to benefit from a major social intervention as Edem Ackuaku, a prominent NDC government appointee of the Akatsi South Municipal Assembly, has rolled out a free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewal exercise across key communities in the constituency.

In collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in Akatsi South,a Ackuaku is leading a community-focused health outreach designed to remove financial and logistical barriers to accessing health insurance services, an initiative that many local leaders describe as timely, people-centered, and exemplary of responsive governance.

The exercise, which begins on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Lume, and continues through multiple communities including Ahlihadzi, Avenorpedo, Akatsi ARS, and Avenorpeme, will run from 8:00am daily and is absolutely free for all participants.

The target beneficiaries include children, adults, and the elderly.

Branches of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the area are also expected to take full advantage of the initiative, as the program specifically aims at bringing NHIS registration directly to community members, especially grassroots party executives who often serve as first responders in mobilisation and local welfare concerns.

Speaking to community members ahead of the event, Edem Ackuaku emphasised that access to healthcare documentation should not be a privilege tied to financial strength or geographical convenience.

According to him, the free NHIS registration drive forms part of his broader commitment to improving the health and social security of residents across Akatsi South.

Observers have commended the initiative as a demonstration of proactive leadership consistent with the values of the current NDC administration, noting that such interventions strengthen the social protection landscape and deepen the government’s presence at the community level.

Residents are encouraged to attend the designated venues on the scheduled dates to register or renew their NHIS cards at no cost.