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National Health Insurance Authority

Also known as: NHIA

National Health Insurance Authority — Ghana's health insurance regulator managing claims payments, coverage expansion, and combating fraud in the national health insurance scheme.

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November 2026
5 NovJoy Online
… The engagement brought together three patients, Margaret, Dorinda and Famos, who are receiving treatment at the hospital under a Value-Based Care initiative jointly designed by PharmAccess, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Christian Health Association of Gha …
Queen Máxima engages patients on how PharmAccess’ NkwaPlus is changing chronic disease care
5 NovJoy Online
… The engagement followed her interaction with three patients receiving treatment under a Value-Based Care initiative jointly developed by PharmAccess Ghana, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG). …
Queen Máxima pushes for NHIS coverage of digital healthcare like NkwaPlus to reduce patients’ medical costs
5 NovJoy Online
Afua Kobi Ampem Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Ashanti Regional edition of the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) inter-school quiz competition, beating Ibadur Rahman Academy SHS and Opoku Ware School. …
Afua Kobi Ampem SHS wins Ashanti NHIS inter-school quiz
3 NovJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. …
Any staff caught conniving with service providers to rob NHIS subscribers will be dismissed and prosecuted – NHIA CEO
October 2026
20 OctJoy Online
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed displeasure over the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)’s GH¢250 million allocation to the National Identification Authority for the procurement of identification cards. …
GH¢250m for NIA cards a misplaced priority, redirect into maternal healthcare – PAC to NHIA
17 OctJoy Online
… The medical doctor said her assignment involved gathering and analysing data from the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to document the party’s record in the sector. …
‘It was very difficult to be NPP in 2024’ – Ekua Amoakoh
13 OctJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is calling for amendments to the National Health Insurance Act, 2012 (Act 852), to accommodate the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment systems. …
NHIA seeks legal reforms to support Free Primary Healthcare
12 OctJoy Online
The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, has commended the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for the prompt payment of insurance claims, saying the development could facilitate early treatment and reduce the financial burden on patients. …
Health Committee Chair lauds NHIA’s swift disbursement of insurance claims
12 OctJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has urged Parliament’s Health Committee to support the amendment of the Health Insurance Act, 2012 (Act 852), to provide a legal framework for the implementation of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-b …
NHIA urges amendment of Health Insurance Act to accommodate free primary healthcare
6 OctJoy Online
The Ahafo Region has attained Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in access within the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) operational scope, recording 87 per cent population coverage in 2025, representing 110 per cent of its target. …
Ahafo NHIA Beats 2025 Target to Secure Second Year of Universal Health Coverage

Society

Queen Máxima visits Ghana, engages chronic disease patients on digital healthcare

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Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited Manna Mission Hospital in Accra to learn how PharmAccess Ghana's NkwaPlus digital healthcare platform is improving access to medical care for patients with chronic diseases, even those already covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme. The platform allows patients to monitor health metrics remotely and receive care beyond the hospital through a Value-Based Care initiative involving PharmAccess, the National Health Insurance Authority, and the Christian Health Association of Ghana.

3 hours ago · Joy Online →

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Queen Máxima visits Ghana, engages chronic disease patients on digital healthcare
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visited Manna Mission Hospital in Accra to learn how PharmAccess Ghana's NkwaPlus digital healthcare platform is improving access to medical care for patients with chronic diseases, even those already covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme. The platform allows patients to monitor health metrics remotely and receive care beyond the hospital through a Value-Based Care initiative involving PharmAccess, the National Health Insurance Authority, and the Christian Health Association of Ghana.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
Queen Máxima urges NHIS to cover digital healthcare services
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, visiting Ghana as the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, called for Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme to expand coverage to include digital healthcare services like NkwaPlus to reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients with chronic diseases. She engaged with healthcare providers at Manna Mission Hospital to discuss improving the health insurance system's financial burden on patients.
3 hours ago · Joy Online →
Afua Kobi Ampem SHS wins Ashanti NHIS quiz competition
Afua Kobi Ampem Senior High School won the Ashanti Regional edition of the National Health Insurance Authority's inter-school quiz competition, part of a nationwide public education initiative to improve students' understanding of the NHIS and its benefits.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 3 November

NHIA CEO warns staff collaborating with providers face dismissal
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority has warned that any staff caught colluding with service providers to defraud NHIS subscribers will face dismissal and prosecution. He expressed concern over continued illegal out-of-pocket payments charged to NHIS members at health facilities despite government investment in prompt claims payment.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

PAC questions NHIA's GH¢250m allocation to NIA for identification cards
The Public Accounts Committee has expressed displeasure over the National Health Insurance Authority's GH¢250 million allocation to the National Identification Authority for identification card procurement, arguing the funds should instead support maternal healthcare programmes.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 17 October

NPP health researcher says 2024 was difficult, faced colleague pushback
Dr Ekua Amoakoh, an NPP spokesperson and member of the party's Health Committee, recounted how her research into the party's health sector record during the 2024 election campaign drew clashes with her own party colleagues who challenged her findings.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

NHIA seeks legal reforms for free primary healthcare
The National Health Insurance Authority is calling for amendments to the National Health Insurance Act to support the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment systems. The NHIA also plans to use artificial intelligence and digital tools to combat claims fraud and unauthorised patient charges.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

Health Committee praises NHIA's swift insurance claims disbursement
Parliament's Health Committee chairman commended the National Health Insurance Authority for prompt payment of insurance claims, which he said could facilitate early treatment and reduce financial burden on patients. The NHIA processed GH¢27.8 million in claims in 2025 and paid GH¢83.1 million in the last two quarters of 2026, though the Authority acknowledged leakages in claims payments it is addressing.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NHIA seeks Health Insurance Act amendment for free primary healthcare
The National Health Insurance Authority has urged Parliament's Health Committee to support amending the Health Insurance Act to provide legal framework for the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment methods, while addressing operational challenges including claims leakages and illegal co-payments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

Ahafo region achieves universal health coverage for second consecutive year
The Ahafo Region attained Universal Health Coverage within the NHIA's operational scope, recording 87 per cent population coverage in 2025, representing 110 per cent of its target. The NHIA CEO commended the region for its sustained performance and urged teams to maintain progress by registering eligible residents and strengthening active membership.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

NIA extends Ghana Card registration for children in two regions
The National Identification Authority, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority, will continue Ghana Card registration for children aged 6 to 14 years in the North East and Upper East Regions, beginning October 5, 2026. Registration teams will visit schools across the two regions, operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and children without school attendance may register at designated community points.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

Private health facilities welcome improved NHIS claims payments
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has commended the National Health Insurance Authority and government for more regular and predictable reimbursement of claims to healthcare providers. The Association credited uncapping the National Health Insurance Fund and NHIA efforts with enabling faster payments, noting that previous delays had forced facilities to borrow funds and ration supplies.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

NHIA targets 80% population coverage in 2026–2028 strategic plan
The National Health Insurance Authority has set targets to extend coverage to 80 per cent of Ghana's population, digitalise 80 per cent of operations, and achieve an 80:20 medical loss ratio under its new Medium-Term Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, with the goal of advancing universal health coverage.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

FoSCel Foundation urges Ghana to combat sickle cell disease stigma
The Founder of the Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation has called for Ghana to treat sickle cell disease as a national health and education issue, emphasizing the need to confront stigma, misinformation, and stereotyping alongside medical treatment, with schools playing a central role in early education.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FoSCel founder calls for sickle cell education in schools
The founder of the Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation has urged Ghana to integrate structured, age-appropriate sickle cell education into the school curriculum to help young people make informed decisions about relationships and parenthood. Ghana records an estimated 15,000 to 18,000 babies born with sickle cell disease each year, and he argues that education must become an integral part of the national response alongside hospital-based treatment.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

PharmAccess identifies four conditions for safe NCD care
PharmAccess Ghana says visible leadership, sustained investment, effective measurement, and active patient participation are critical to improving the safety of non-communicable disease care. The organisation made the call at a Ghana Health Service event commemorating the 2026 World Patient Safety Day.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

SSNIT urges pensioners to adopt digital channels for services
The SSNIT Deputy Director-General has urged pensioners to use the Trust's digital channels and co-location branches to access services, stating that these reforms aim to modernise operations and strengthen the scheme's sustainability. The Trust engaged pensioners in the Western Region to educate them on new policies and improve pension literacy.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Asutifi South Assembly forms taskforce against illegal NHIS fees
The Asutifi South District Assembly has announced plans to form a dedicated taskforce to combat unauthorized out-of-pocket charges within the National Health Insurance Scheme. The taskforce will monitor health facilities and receive reports from patients, with stakeholders across Ahafo Region warning healthcare providers against illegal charges or risk apprehension and prosecution.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

NDC lawyer Ohene-Essel seeks Bono Regional Secretary role
A private legal practitioner has declared his intention to contest the position of Bono Regional Secretary for the NDC, pledging to strengthen grassroots structures and help the party retain its 11 parliamentary seats in the region while recapturing Jaman South Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MoGCSP holds community dialogue on social protection in Teshie
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection held a Community Dialogue Series on Social Protection in Teshie, Ledzokuku Municipality, allowing residents to discuss challenges and access information on government interventions. The Minister noted that social protection is a shared national responsibility requiring active community participation, and pointed to the Social Protection Act 2025 and Social Protection Regulation 2026 as steps toward strengthening coordination and delivery of services.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nayiri calls for more health workers posted to North East
The Overlord of Mamprugu Traditional Area has appealed to the government to increase health professionals posted to the North East Region, citing persistent staff shortages undermining healthcare delivery and calling for measures to attract and retain workers.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

NHIA deputy CEO defends Chief Justice's nation-building remarks
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority has defended Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's call for Ghanaians to support national development efforts, characterizing attempts to frame his remarks as partisan as "mischievous, hypocritical and unpatriotic." She stated the Chief Justice was encouraging support for a development agenda, not campaigning for any political party ahead of the 2028 general election.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 4 September

GMTF Administrator praises NHIA chief on first anniversary
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund Administrator commended the National Health Insurance Authority Director-General for supporting the Fund's establishment, noting that seconded NHIA staff provided critical expertise and guidance during its formative stages.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Opinion piece defends Chief Justice's support for presidential agenda
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's statement that "President Mahama's agenda is one that will benefit Ghana" and calls to ensure his success are patriotic, not partisan—asserting that the President's success is Ghana's success and that judges have constitutional rights to express views on national matters.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

Upper West MPs inspect Big Push roads, praise contractors on schedule
The Upper West Parliamentary Caucus inspected roads under President Mahama's Big Push infrastructure agenda, praising contractors delivering on time and pressuring those behind schedule. The projects, awarded to five contractors, are expected to be completed by 2028.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Ghana's NHIS levy uncapped to strengthen universal health coverage
Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme, established under Act 852 in 2012, mandates membership for all residents and covers approximately 95 per cent of disease conditions recorded in Ghana, with vulnerable groups including children under 18 and pregnant women exempted from registration and premium fees.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

Ghana pursues five-year plan to reduce medicine import dependence
President Mahama announced a five-year strategic plan to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce Ghana's reliance on imported medicines, with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency in essential drug production and positioning Ghana as a regional supply hub. The plan aims to address Ghana's current dependence on imports for approximately 70 percent of medicines used in the country.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 15 August

Government releases GH¢443m for Free Primary Health Care
The government has released GH¢443 million to retool selected facilities for the Free Primary Health Care programme, with GH¢36 million distributed to 107 district health facilities nationwide. The Upper East Region received GH¢4.2 million for 14 district health facilities, with funds paid directly to facilities to improve efficiency.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

NHIA releases GH¢35.1 million for Free Primary Healthcare services
The National Health Insurance Authority has released GH¢35,099,215.84 as first-quarter payment to 107 districts implementing the Free Primary Healthcare programme, launched in April, which allocates resources based on population size to provide preventive care at community level alongside the existing NHIS.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 13 August

NHIA transfers thirteen staff to Ghana Medical Trust Fund permanently
The National Health Insurance Authority has released 13 staff members to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund after completing a one-year secondment to support the Fund's establishment and operations. The NHIA CEO acknowledged their contributions to building the institution and expressed commitment to ongoing collaboration with the Fund.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →