The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a state-of-the-art consumer call centre to enhance its operations. The recently commissioned customer call centre of is been operated on the Exotel call centre application facilitated through a partnership with Metro Edge Technologies.

In a speech read on her behalf at the launch of the call centre, the Second Lady, H.E. Samira Bawumia said she was hopeful that it will form part of a broader plan to make their services timeous and accessible to Ghanaians.

“As part of the digital transformations being championed by the NHIS, today, I am also pleased to announce the establishment of a revamped NHIA Call Centre with an enhanced digital infrastructure and the installation of an Ameyo software powered by Exotel, this state-of-the-art facility will significantly improve the NHIA’s capacity to handle more calls, ensuring that NHIA Call Centre is part of a broader strategy to improve member experience and reduce call waiting times, making healthcare more accessible and responsive to the needs”, she said.

The new NHIA Call Centre will provide Ghanaians with an easy and efficient way to access information, resolve issues, and receive support regarding their health insurance.

By leveraging on Exotel’s advanced telephony solutions, the call centre is designed to handle high volumes of calls, ensuring that every caller’s query is addressed promptly and effectively. The Call Centre is integrated with NHIA’s existing systems, providing a seamless experience for users.

The Chief Executive Officer of Metro Edge Technologies, the West Africa premier partner for Exotel, Kingsley Bennett said Metro Edge is excited to partner with the National Health Insurance Authority.

“We believe that for the results that the NHIA wants to achieve, the solutions Metro Edge Technologies is offering through Exotel is a best fit as it provides expanded agent log-ins, 24-hour accessibility, IVR support as well as other customized solutions as requested by the NHIA; we are very confident that users will also find this upgraded call centre efficient and easy to use”, he said.

Mr. Bennett further added that “our platform is designed to provide reliable and efficient communication solutions, and we are proud to support NHIA in their mission to provide quality healthcare services to the citizens of Ghana”.

Similar solutions have been deployed for Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana PLC, Fidelity Bank Ghana PLC, Old Mutual Ghana, UNFPA, ExpressPay Ghana, Hollard Ghana, Fan Milk Ghana, iParama, Wotiriye, Odibets, PPAG, Zoomlion and IT Consortium.

The NHIA call centre can be reached on 054-444-6447 or via the short code 6447 on the MTN and Telecel mobile networks. It has been designed to allow for improved accessibility, and efficient service delivery as it has been equipped to handle a large volume of calls, reducing wait times and ensuring timely assistance to callers. Its integration with the NHIA’s existing systems means that users are guaranteed a seamless experience.