National Health Insurance Authority — administers Ghana's health insurance scheme and registers subscribers nationwide, partnering on expanded access initiatives.
… He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), healthcare workers, researchers, and development partners for their continued efforts in improving patient care and advancing national health goals. …
… The Vice-Chancellor designate also called for improved access to genotype testing across Ghana, urging collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). …
… He added that hydroxyurea, a key drug used in managing sickle cell disease, was added to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) medicines list approximately two years ago, describing it as a major step forward in improving access to essential treatment. …
… Mr Andoh called for closer collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Ghana Health Service to expand awareness campaigns and explore sustainable ways of supporting patients. …
… According to the Acting Director of Private Health Insurance schemes at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), traditional insurance products primarily serve a small segment of the population, making it necessary to develop innovative and affordable solutions that can ex …
… Dr Lartey also highlighted successful cooperation with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), which has enabled households enrolled under the LEAP Programme to gain free access to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) through data-sharing arrangements. …
… The Minister was accompanied by senior officials, including representatives from the National Health Insurance Authority, the Christian Health Association of Ghana, and other divisions of the health sector.
The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has commenced the nationwide Ghana Card registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged between six and 14 years in the Northern Region. …
… The Telehealth Service is a complementary digital healthcare initiative being implemented by SSNIT in collaboration with the Trust Hospital and the National Health Insurance Authority.
… In a statement, the Authority expressed gratitude to parents, guardians, traditional leaders, the Ghana Education Service, the National Health Insurance Authority, the media and other stakeholders for their support during the earlier registration exercise. …
The Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation held national World Sickle Cell Awareness Day commemorations at KNUST's Great Hall on June 19, gathering policymakers, health professionals, and students to call for expanded genotype testing, early screening, and improved access to care for persons living with sickle cell disease in Ghana.
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World Sickle Cell Day mobilisation at KNUST reinforces calls for expanded screening and access, addressing a critical public health need.
The Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation held national World Sickle Cell Awareness Day commemorations at KNUST's Great Hall on June 19, gathering policymakers, health professionals, and students to call for expanded genotype testing, early screening, and improved access to care for persons living with sickle cell disease in Ghana.
At the national commemoration of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2026, KNUST's Vice-Chancellor designate called for urgent national action to strengthen genotype awareness, improve testing, and expand healthcare access to combat sickle cell disease in Ghana, emphasizing universities' role in research and training future healthcare professionals.
The Chairman of Parliament's Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has expressed optimism that Ghana is moving towards fully free treatment for sickle cell disease as part of broader primary healthcare reforms. He noted that one in every 60 births is likely to be affected by sickle cell disease, and highlighted the need to address the high costs of diagnosis, medication, and long-term management through strengthened screening and sustainable healthcare financing mechanisms.
At KNUST's World Sickle Cell Day event on June 19, Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation founder Amos Andoh called for intensified national education on sickle cell disease and greater public responsibility in reproductive decisions, citing data that between 18,000 and 20,000 babies are born annually with sickle cell disease in Ghana.
NHIA says overconcentration in the corporate market limits insurance penetration in Ghana, particularly in the informal sector, and calls for microinsurance products to reach broader populations and reduce long-term healthcare costs.
Ghana's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection led a delegation to a knowledge exchange event in Addis Ababa on Ethiopia's Productive Safety Net Programme Phase Five, where continental leaders discussed strengthening social protection systems to support vulnerable populations and advance women's economic empowerment.
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh launched the Free Primary Healthcare initiative in the Volta Region during a working visit that included engagements with traditional leaders and health officials. The initiative is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme and shift the healthcare system toward prevention and early detection rather than curative care.
The National Identification Authority has started Ghana Card registration for children aged 6–14 years in the Northern Region, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority. Registration teams will visit schools daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and children not in school can register at designated centres.
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has introduced a telehealth service allowing pensioners to consult healthcare professionals remotely, aiming to improve healthcare access and address challenges related to distance and mobility. The National Pensioners Association has welcomed the initiative as a timely intervention to support the healthcare needs of pensioners across Ghana.
The National Identification Authority has begun a one-month mop-up registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged 6–14 years in selected districts across Volta and Oti regions, running from June 4 to July 3, 2026, to allow those who missed the initial phase to obtain national identification records.
SSNIT has partnered with NHIA, Trust Hospital and pensioner groups to launch a telehealth service enabling pensioners to consult healthcare professionals remotely, addressing healthcare access challenges for retirees particularly in remote communities and those with mobility issues. The initiative, described by SSNIT Director-General Kwesi Afreh Biney as part of the institution's evolution toward holistic social protection, is intended to support retirees managing chronic conditions through digital consultations and follow-up care.
The Ashanti Regional branch of the National Health Insurance Authority registered 1,484,174 subscribers in May, exceeding its one-million-person target for the month declared in honour of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's birth month. The total comprised 51,976 new members and 1,432,198 renewals.
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority registered and renewed membership for 1.48 million people during its first "King's Month" campaign in May 2026, comprising 51,976 new subscribers and 1,432,198 renewals. The initiative, held in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been adopted as an annual programme to be observed every May.
St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hwediem in Ahafo Region has launched a fundraising campaign to expand its emergency ward from seven to 30 beds and replace obsolete medical equipment. The 110-bed facility, which serves as a critical referral hub for Ahafo and four neighboring regions, aims to address severe overcrowding that has forced it to refer critical cases elsewhere.
Ghana's Modified Taxation System is a simplified tax regime introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority to bring small and medium-sized enterprises and informal sector operators into the formal tax system, addressing barriers such as complex filing processes and limited access to tax offices that have historically excluded a significant portion of the economy.
A government official recounts his first year working under President John Mahama, highlighting the President's grasp of public sector processes and the swift implementation of solutions, and noting that Mahama's Accra Reset Agenda has gained attention in the global health community.
Cases of opioid abuse among residents in the mining communities of Tarkwa-Nsuaem in the Western Region have been increasing. A medical outreach initiative organized by Gold Fields Ghana Foundation provided free health screening, treatment, medication, and counselling to residents, identifying chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes as the dominant conditions recorded.
The Eastern Regional Directorate of the National Health Insurance Authority, in partnership with the Ghana Health Service, has launched the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative in the Eastern Region to improve access to quality healthcare services and reduce financial barriers to medical attention in underserved communities.
Bright Dzila, Ketu District Manager of the National Health Insurance Authority, has been commended by the Volta Regional Director for his innovative leadership that improved office environment and service delivery at the Agbozume Satellite Office. The Regional Director also praised staff dedication in NHIS enrolment efforts and urged intensified community engagement during the waiver period.
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 paid over GH¢157 million in claims to healthcare providers in April 2026, including outstanding accrued claims dating back to 2019. Private facilities received the largest share, with high-volume facilities accounting for 64 percent of the payments.
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.
Moses Baiden, founder of Margins ID Group, told delegates at the 2026 ID4Africa Annual General Meeting that Ghana has built one of the most advanced and fully integrated digital identity ecosystems globally, deliberately designed for interoperability across institutions and sectors from inception. He placed Ghana alongside countries such as Estonia, India, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates as among the limited number that have created secure identity infrastructures functioning seamlessly across banking, healthcare, and other services.
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.
Ghana's Ghana Card identity system is one of the world's most integrated digital identity platforms, with 19.4 million people enrolled and adult population coverage exceeding 92 per cent nationwide. Over 262 institutions across banking, telecommunications, healthcare, taxation, transport and social protection sectors have been integrated into the platform for verification and service delivery purposes.
The National Health Insurance Authority's Bono East Regional Directorate aims to register at least 80 percent of the region's population—over 1.1 million people out of an estimated 1.3 million—onto the National Health Insurance Scheme by end of 2026. The Authority is conducting free primary registration exercises and commended strong community participation in the ongoing drive.
A paramedist on national radio admitted that not all ambulance crew members in Ghana are trained to perform basic life support, with some unable to insert a cannula or initiate fluid resuscitation during transport. The author argues this represents a systemic failure, as ambulances should provide treatment during the journey to hospital, not merely transport patients.
The Health Minister announced the Free Primary Healthcare programme at a launch in Dambai, Oti Region, aimed at removing financial and geographical barriers to healthcare access. The first phase targets 150 underserved districts and will provide free preventive, diagnostic, and curative services at community facilities for NHIA card holders, including treatment for malaria, cholera, maternal and child health services, and management of non-communicable diseases.
The Government of Ghana is preparing to fully budget for and finance vaccines and critical medicines starting January 2030 when support from the Global Fund winds down, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed. The government is implementing health sector reforms including increased budgetary releases and strengthening the National Health Insurance Authority to ensure the healthcare system remains resilient and sustainable.
A physician argues that Ghana's emergency departments do not lack beds but lack proper triage systems at the door to sort patients appropriately. The author contends that structured scoring systems at admission—used in well-run A&Es globally—would direct appropriate cases to resus, majors, minors, or urgent care, preventing unnecessary admissions and freeing capacity for those who genuinely need emergency care.