The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration for people affected by the recent floods in Accra, citing the rising risk of diarrhoea and cholera in the aftermath of the disaster.

The announcement was made by the Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, as part of measures aimed at protecting public health in flood-affected communities.

According to the Authority, the free registration will cover all persons affected by the floods, including their dependants.

The NHIA said flooding has disrupted sanitation, contaminated water sources and increased the risk of diarrhoea, cholera and other waterborne diseases in the affected areas.

Dr Bampoe said the initiative is intended to ensure that flood victims are able to access healthcare without financial difficulty.

"No Ghanaian should be denied access to quality healthcare because of a natural disaster. With an imminent outbreak of diarrhoea and cholera following the floods, this free registration will ensure that victims and their families can seek timely treatment without financial burden."

The NHIA said the measure forms part of its emergency response to the recent floods and the growing public health concerns in affected communities.