Upper West Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Saleh, has reacted to President Akufo-Addo’s appointment of Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye as the Minister designate for Health.

In a recent meeting held on February 14, 2024, Dr. Bin Saleh, addressing a high-powered delegation from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), lauded the exceptional performance of Dr Okoe Boye, the Chief Executive of NHIA. Dr. Saleh highlighted President Nana Addo's satisfaction with Dr. Boye's leadership, leading to his promotion as the substantive Minister for Health.

Praising Dr. Boye's track record, Dr. Saleh emphasized his commitment to fulfilling promises, particularly in the Upper West Region, where the NHIA Chief Executive has made significant strides in enhancing the visibility and effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr. Saleh underscored the admiration of the region's chiefs and people for Dr. Boye's transformative impact, acknowledging him as a game-changer in healthcare delivery.

Addressing the pressing healthcare needs of the Upper West Region, Dr. Saleh passionately appealed for increased attention from the government. He advocated for the decoupling of the Lambusie district from Jirapa concerning NHIS operations and requested additional operational vehicles to bolster NHIA services in the region.

Responding to the call for enhanced healthcare infrastructure and services, Dr. Okoe Boye reiterated the government's unwavering commitment to prioritizing the Upper West Region. He highlighted ongoing efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure, aligning with President Nana Akufo-Addo's agenda of improving access to healthcare services for all citizens.

Dr. Boye also emphasized the importance of collaboration among key stakeholders in the health sector to advance the national goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. He stressed the significance of synergy in realizing this ambitious objective.

Accompanying Dr. Okoe Boye on his visit to the Upper West Region were several NHIA officials, including Dr. Yaa Pokuaa Baiden (Mrs.), Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Administration and Human Resources, and Louisa Atta-Agyemang (Mrs.), Deputy Chief Executive Operations. The delegation also comprised other key figures from NHIA, including directors and executive assistants.