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National Health Insurance Authority

Also known as: NHIA

National Health Insurance Authority — administers Ghana's health insurance scheme and registers subscribers nationwide, partnering on expanded access initiatives.

2026-04-272026-06-23
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed more than GH¢157 million in claims to healthcare service providers across the country in April 2026 as part of efforts to support uninterrupted healthcare delivery under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). …

    NHIA pays over GH¢157m in claims to health facilities

  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the immediate suspension of three pharmacies from the National Health Insurance Scheme for suspected fraudulent claims. …

    NHIS suspends 3 pharmacies for fraudulent claims

  4. Business & Financial Times

    … The identity platform is also integrated with major public institutions including the National Health Insurance Authority, Ghana Revenue Authority and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority. …

    Ghana’s identity system among world’s best — Moses Baiden

  5. Joy Online

    The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has suspended three pharmacies from participating in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) over what it describes as suspected fraudulent claims and irregular service transactions. …

    NHIA suspends 3 pharmacies over suspected fraudulent NHIS claims

  6. Joy Online

    … The Ghana Card is currently used within the banking sector as part of Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and has also been integrated with institutions such as the National Health Insurance Authority, Ghana Revenue Authority and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority. …

    Ghana’s identity system among world’s most integrated — Moses Baiden

  7. Joy Online

    The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Bono East Regional Directorate has set an ambitious target to register at least 80 percent of the region’s population onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by the end of 2026. …

    NHIA targets 80% coverage in Bono East by end of 2026

  8. Joy Online

    … The NHIA needs to invert the system’s financial gravity. Pay CHPS compounds enough to keep their doors open and their staff present. …

    Emergency service: Stop blaming individuals, the system is built upside down

  9. Joy Online

    … According to the Minister, beneficiaries would access the services free of charge upon presenting a valid National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) card. …

    Healthcare must reach every Ghanaian regardless of location – Health Minister

  10. Joy Online

    … Forson noted that since 2025, government has implemented major reforms in the health sector, including increasing budgetary releases, uncapping the National Health Insurance Levy, and ensuring that the National Health Insurance Authority receives its full allocations strictly for …

    Ghana to fully finance vaccines, critical medicines as Global Fund support winds down- Finance Minister

  11. Joy Online

    … Cut NHIA reimbursement for non-emergency outpatient attendances at the three teaching hospitals by half within twelve months. …

    We do not have a no-bed problem, we have an ineffictive triage problem
Society

FoSCel leads World Sickle Cell Day event at KNUST

The News

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.

Why it matters

World Sickle Cell Day mobilisation at KNUST reinforces calls for expanded screening and access, addressing a critical public health need.

20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. FoSCel leads World Sickle Cell Day event at KNUST

    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.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. KNUST Vice-Chancellor urges action on sickle cell disease awareness

    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.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Parliament health chair calls for free sickle cell treatment

    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.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. FoSCel founder urges genotype awareness to reduce sickle cell births

    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.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Corporate market saturation constrains Ghana insurance growth

    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.

    18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana showcases social protection reforms at Ethiopia continental event

    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.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare in Volta Region

    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.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. NIA begins Ghana Card registration for children aged 6–14 in Northern Region

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. SSNIT launches telehealth service for over 270,000 pensioners

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NIA launches month-long registration for children in Volta, Oti

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. SSNIT launches telehealth service for pensioners' remote medical access

    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.

    4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ashanti NHIA registers 1.4m subscribers in May tribute

    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.

    3 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 1 June

  1. NHIS registers 1.48 million in Ashanti's inaugural King's Month campaign

    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.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. St. Elizabeth Hospital launches fundraising for emergency ward expansion

    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.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Modified Taxation System aims to include informal sector operators

    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.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Sodzi-Tettey reflects on year serving President John Mahama

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Opioid abuse rising in Tarkwa-Nsuaem mining communities

    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.

    19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Eastern Region launches free primary healthcare initiative

    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.

    19 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 18 May

  1. NHIA Ketu District Manager commended for improved service delivery

    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.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. NHIA suspends three pharmacies over suspected NHIS fraud

    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.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NHIA disburses over GH¢157 million to health facilities

    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.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NHIA suspends three Greater Accra pharmacies for fraudulent claims

    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.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  4. Ghana's identity system ranks among world's most advanced

    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.

    15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 14 May

  1. NHIA suspends three pharmacies for suspected NHIS fraud

    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.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Card digital identity system among world's most integrated

    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.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. NHIA targets 80% NHIS coverage in Bono East by 2026

    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.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Emergency ambulance crews lack basic life support training

    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.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana launches Free Primary Healthcare policy targeting 150 underserved districts

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana to fully finance vaccines, medicines after Global Fund ends

    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.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's A&E problem is ineffective triage, not bed shortage

    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.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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