NHIA Deputy Director uses Hogbetsotso Festival to promote Free Primary Healthcare
Deputy Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Kwesi Djokoto, has used the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival of the Chiefs and People of Anlo State in the Volta Region to rally support for the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative. The 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival brought together President Mahama, the Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, traditional authorities and residents to celebrate the history and cultural heritage of the Anlo people.
Deputy Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Kwesi Djokoto, has used the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival of the Chiefs and People of Anlo State in the Volta Region to rally support for the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative.
He said access to good healthcare was essential to ensuring that people enjoyed a free and dignified life, urging Ghanaians to embrace the initiative as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery.
Dr Djokoto said the annual celebration offered an opportunity not only to honour Anlo's history and cultural heritage but also to reflect on issues that affect the wellbeing of the people.
"The Hogbetsotso fever is here again! Beyond the celebrations, it is a time to honour our history, heritage and the enduring spirit of our people. As we celebrate our freedom, we must also remember that good health is an essential part of a free and dignified life," he stated in a Facebook post after organising a health walk sponsored by the Authority as part of activities to mark the annual celebration.
Dr Djokoto expressed appreciation to friends and family who joined him in promoting the Free Primary Healthcare initiative during this year's celebration.
He also acknowledged President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Health for their commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the country.
The initiative is part of the government's efforts to expand access to primary healthcare and reduce barriers that prevent people from seeking early medical attention.
The 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival brought together President Mahama, the Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, traditional authorities and residents to celebrate the history and cultural heritage of the Anlo people.
This year's celebration was held under the theme, "Anlo, Our Heritage and Our Values: Striving to Build One Ghana for a Better Tomorrow".
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