‎Advocacy Groups Urge Government to Include Autism Care Under NHIS to Ease Financial Burden ‎



Story by Azaglo Michael 


Prominent disability advocates and business leaders are calling on Parliament and the Executive branch to urgently integrate autism support services into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

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The plea aims to alleviate the high cost of therapy and medical care for families raising children with special needs.

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‎​Mr. Kojo Saka Addo-Mensah, CEO of Saka Homes, spearheaded the call during a recent press engagement. He urged Parliament to establish robust legal frameworks to protect and guide individuals living with autism.

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‎Mr. Kojo Saka Addo-Mensah, CEO of Saka Homes


‎​Beyond legislation, Mr. Addo-Mensah highlighted the crushing financial reality for many families, noting that government intervention through the NHIS is essential to ensure that healthcare is not a luxury reserved for the wealthy.

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‎​"A significant number of parents are unaware of what autism truly is," Mr. Addo-Mensah stated. "Education is vital to stop the culture of hiding children in rooms due to stigma,a practice that prevents them from accessing the professional care they deserve."

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‎​Echoing these sentiments, Nana Agyemang Prempeh, CEO of Adinkra Republic, commended Nature Sprouts School for its commitment to creating inclusive environments. He linked the lack of support to the visible struggles of individuals on the streets of Accra, reminding the public that "mental health is real."

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Nana Agyemang Prempeh, CEO of Adinkra Republic


‎​He argued that if the NHIS covered neurodevelopmental disorders, more families would seek professional help rather than abandoning children to the streets or isolation.

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‎​Nana Konadu Asamoah, Administrator of Nature Sprouts School, emphasized that empowerment begins with social acceptance. She challenged religious and educational institutions,including churches and mosques,to become more inclusive.

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‎Nana Konadu Asamoah, Administrator of Nature Sprouts School,


‎​Key highlights from the school’s mission include:

‎​Providing a Safe Haven: Creating environments where children can explore safely.

‎​Professional Therapy: Utilizing specialized therapists to improve developmental outcomes.

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‎​Combating Isolation: Ensuring no child is "locked away" due to their condition.

‎​"Autism can always get better when approached correctly," Asamoah noted, while calling for immediate policy implementation to safeguard the rights and education of children with autism.

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