Also known as: Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe · Dr. Bampoe
Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority, leading NHIS reforms and healthcare access initiatives including free registration campaigns and crackdowns on fraud.
… Speaking at the opening of the 2026 CHAG Annual Conference in Koforidua, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, said the initiative marks a fundamental shift in how essential healthcare services will be financed and delivered across the country. …
… Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, acknowledged that despite years of reforms, some accredited health facilities continue to impose unauthorised fees on patients who present valid NHIS cards. …
… Speaking at the 2026 Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) Annual Conference in Koforidua, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, acknowledged the financial pressures health facilities have faced due to delayed reimbursements but said the situatio …
… Speaking at the opening of the 2026 CHAG Annual Conference in Koforidua, Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, said CHAG has been practising people-centred healthcare long before it became a national policy priority and remains central to the government’s e …
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, has emphasised the importance of health insurance and holistic well-being among young people, urging students to prioritize their health while pursuing their academic and profe …
… In the statement signed by the Chief Executive of the NHIA, Victor Asare Bampoe, the Authority warned all credentialed healthcare providers against engaging in fraudulent practices that could threaten the sustainability of the scheme. …
… A statement issued by the NHIA in Accra signed by Chief Executive , Dr Victor Asare Bampoe and copied The Ghanaian Times yesterday said “These pharmacies are not permitted to provide services or dispense medicines under the NHIS during the suspension.” “These irregularities have …
… The statement, signed by the Chief Executive of the NHIA, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to accountability and the proper use of public funds. …
… the Ashanti Region, when management paid a courtesy on the Asante monarch last month. “Otumfuo is keen about the well-being of Asanteman and Ghanaians, so we intend to support the healthcare system with this initiative,” the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe …
The National Health Insurance Authority describes the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme as the most significant reform to Ghana's health financing system since the NHIS was introduced. The NHIA says the programme will prioritise prevention, early diagnosis and basic healthcare services at the community level, and success will depend on strong collaboration with healthcare providers including the Christian Health Association of Ghana.
Why it matters
Free Primary Healthcare programme represents the most significant health financing reform since NHIS, reshaping healthcare access for millions of Ghanaians.
The National Health Insurance Authority describes the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme as the most significant reform to Ghana's health financing system since the NHIS was introduced. The NHIA says the programme will prioritise prevention, early diagnosis and basic healthcare services at the community level, and success will depend on strong collaboration with healthcare providers including the Christian Health Association of Ghana.
The National Health Insurance Authority has declared a renewed crackdown on illegal charges at health facilities, saying the practice erodes public confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme and undermines Universal Health Coverage efforts. The CEO acknowledged that accredited health facilities across different categories continue to impose unauthorised fees despite patients presenting valid NHIS cards.
The National Health Insurance Authority says it is making progress in clearing outstanding claims to healthcare providers and is preparing to implement a review of service tariffs, following increased government financial support aimed at relieving financial pressures on hospitals and clinics.
The National Health Insurance Authority CEO has described the Christian Health Association of Ghana as an indispensable partner in delivering NHIS healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, noting that CHAG operates 375 health facilities and provides between 30 and 40 per cent of healthcare services despite owning only about seven per cent of the country's facilities.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority has emphasised the importance of health insurance and holistic well-being among young people, urging students to prioritize their health while pursuing academic and professional ambitions. Speaking at the University of Cape Coast SRC Week Conference under the NHIS Campus Connect initiative, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe stated that healthcare should not be viewed as a luxury and that well-being requires maintaining balance across physical, mental and emotional dimensions.
The National Health Insurance Authority has temporarily suspended Deldem Pharma Limited, Paramedica Pharmacy and Desh Chemist from providing services under the NHIS following a routine claims verification exercise that uncovered material irregularities and raised reasonable suspicion of fraud and abuse. The suspension took immediate effect from May 14, and the NHIA warned that healthcare providers convicted of NHIS fraud face fines, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.
The National Health Insurance Authority has suspended three pharmacies—Deldem Pharma Limited in Weija, PARAMEDICA Pharmacy in Ablekuma, and DESH CHEMIST in Amasaman—from the NHIS following a routine claims verification exercise that identified material irregularities and suspected fraud. The suspended pharmacies are barred from providing services or dispensing medicines under the scheme during the suspension.
The National Health Insurance Authority has suspended three pharmacies—DELDEM PHARMA LIMITED, PARAMEDICA PHARMACY, and DESH CHEMIST—from the NHIS over suspected fraudulent claims and irregular service transactions discovered during a routine verification exercise. The suspension takes effect immediately, and the pharmacies are barred from providing services or dispensing medicines under the scheme until further notice.
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the STORM Initiative to offer free NHIS registration and renewal nationwide from April 15 to May 31, 2026, waiving registration and renewal fees as well as the one-month waiting period for new and returning members. The campaign involves mobilisation of NHIA staff at district level to register people in communities, markets, churches, mosques, lorry parks, schools, workplaces and rural areas.
The National Health Insurance Authority held a free registration and renewal exercise at Manhyia Palace in recognition of Otumfuo's contribution to health advocacy and to honour his 27th anniversary on the Golden Stool and his 76th birthday in 2026. The initiative aims to register one million people in the Ashanti Region as part of a partnership between traditional leadership and state institutions to expand healthcare coverage.
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority outlined three fundamental pillars—policy consistency, fiscal discipline, and sustainable financing—as essential to strengthening Ghana's health system, speaking at a Ghana National Universal Health Compact Roundtable held jointly by the Ministry of Health Ghana and the World Bank.
The National Health Insurance Authority has announced the STORM initiative, a nationwide programme running from April 15 to May 31 that allows Ghanaians to register or renew NHIS membership free of charge with immediate access to healthcare services, with NHIA staff deployed across communities to facilitate enrolment.