Sangu Delle Foundation launches “NHIS Access for All” initiative in Nandom

In a bold and historic step toward achieving universal healthcare in Ghana, the Sangu Delle Foundation has launched the “NHIS Access for All” initiative in Nandom, aimed at removing financial barriers to healthcare for the municipality’s most vulnerable residents.

The programme was officially launched on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, in collaboration with the Nandom office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). It will fully cover NHIS premiums for 10,000 impoverished men, women, and children over the next four years.

Speaking at the launch, founder of the Foundation, Dr. Sangu Delle, emphasized that “Health is a human right—not a luxury, not a privilege. A human right.” He explained that the initiative is driven by the belief that every Ghanaian deserves access to healthcare, regardless of economic status.

“This is more than just policy. It is justice in action. Thousands of people in Nandom who would otherwise be excluded from the formal healthcare system can now walk into health centres and access essential services—from outpatient consultations to life-saving emergency care,” Dr. Delle stated.

The Nandom Municipal NHIS Manager, Mr. Damien Aayere, welcomed the initiative with excitement, describing it as “a major boost” to the municipality’s healthcare delivery efforts. He noted that the programme would not only improve enrolment but also significantly reduce delays in seeking medical care, especially among rural and underserved populations.

“This partnership is a game changer,” Mr. Aayere said. “We are seeing a practical demonstration of what public-private collaboration can achieve when the goal is improving lives.”

The Sangu Delle Foundation says the implementation will be done in phases, targeting the poorest households, persons with disabilities, single mothers, and children in hard-to-reach communities. The initiative also aligns with the Foundation’s broader mission of promoting equity and dignity through healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.

Community leaders and residents have lauded the move, calling it timely and impactful. “This will save lives,” one beneficiary said. “For people like us who sometimes have to choose between food and medicine, this is hope.”

With this groundbreaking initiative, Nandom becomes a model district in Ghana’s journey toward universal healthcare. The Foundation hopes the success of the programme will inspire similar partnerships across the country.