Also known as: NHIA
Ghana's health insurance administrator overseeing NHIS coverage, claims processing, and universal health coverage initiatives including digital healthcare expansion and fraud prevention measures.
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Joy Online
… thority aims to register approximately 3.1 million children nationwide by the end of the programme and link their National Health Insurance details to the Ghana Card to improve service accessibility. “We are doing this in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority …
NIA aims to build a dynamic database – Corporate Affairs DirectorJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the STORM Initiative to offer free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration and renewal nationwide to advance Universal Health Coverage. …
NHIA launches free NHIS registration campaignJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Victor Asare Bampoe, has outlined three fundamental pillars he believes are essential to strengthening Ghana’s health system: policy consistency, fiscal discipline, and sustainable financing. …
NHIA CEO sets out key pillars for strengthening Ghana’s health systemThe Ghanaian Times
… According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority. …
NIA resumes Ghana card registration for children in Volta and Oti regionsJoy Online
The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has announced the resumption of the Ghana Card registration exercise for children aged between six and fourteen in the Volta Region and Oti Region. …
NIA resumes Ghana Card registration for children in Volta and Oti RegionsJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a major intervention allowing Ghanaians to register or renew their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) membership free of charge, with immediate access to healthcare services. …
NHIA waives NHIS fees and waiting period under new ‘STORM’ initiativeJoy Online
… The National Health Insurance Authority should expand coverage for emergency care and ensure timely payments to support private sector participation. …
Beyond the headlines: Rethinking emergency care in GhanaJoy Online
… The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, the Volta River Authority, the Ghana Revenue Authority, the National Health Insurance Authority, the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Comm …
Ghana’s Appointment Addiction: Why the State cannot function when everything depends on who won the electionJoy Online
… The exercise is being carried out in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), a move expected to improve data coordination between both state institutions. …
NIA targets 3.1 million children as Ghana Card registration for ages 6–14 resumes May 5President Mahama has warned that health facilities found charging patients additional fees outside approved NHIS arrangements will face sanctions, saying the NHIA is conducting monitoring exercises to identify those demanding extra payments from patients with valid NHIS cards. He noted complaints about the practice and stressed it would not be tolerated.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama has warned that health facilities found charging patients additional fees outside approved NHIS arrangements will face sanctions, saying the NHIA is conducting monitoring exercises to identify those demanding extra payments from patients with valid NHIS cards. He noted complaints about the practice and stressed it would not be tolerated.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
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 November 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →