NHIA CEO, Executives Join Public to Bid Farewell to Eight Fallen Heroes
A delegation led by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Chief Executive, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe participated in the state funeral of the eight gallant fallen heroes who died in a gory helicopter crash.
Executive Management members, the Governing Board, senior staff as well as other staff joined hundreds of people at the Black Star Square for the grief-stricken ceremony.
During the three-day period of national mourning, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe led a delegation to the Jubilee House and paid the Authority’s respect.
He subsequently laid a wreath at the Military Cemetery in honor of the fallen heroes, whose death shook the nation.
Support for Families
Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe announced that the NHIA would provide lifetime health insurance coverage to the widows and children of the eight fallen heroes.
He explained that the initiative would ensure that the beneficiaries would not have to worry about renewing their insurance coverage annually, thereby providing them with significant financial relief over time.
The move, Dr. Bampoe said underscores the NHIA’s commitment to not only honoring the sacrifices of the fallen heroes but also to care for their loved ones.
“NHIA aims to offer the families a measure of comfort and support as they navigate their loss. The lifetime coverage will enable the families to access quality healthcare without financial strain, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives.”
The Chief Executive also highlighted the Authority’s efforts to expand healthcare coverage in the country, including the upcoming rollout of free primary healthcare and the Ghana Medical Care Trust (Mahama Cares), which will cover non-communicable diseases.
Dr. Bampoe assured that the families of the fallen heroes would benefit from these initiatives, ensuring they receive comprehensive healthcare coverage when needed.
The helicopter crash victims included a former Defense Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, former Environment Minister, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala, the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice Chairman, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, a former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, former Deputy Coordinator of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Mr. Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
