Also known as: NHIA
National Health Insurance Authority — Ghana's health insurance provider that disburses claims to healthcare providers and offers coverage to populations including flood victims.
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has described the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme as the most significant reform to Ghana’s health financing system since the introduction of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). …
Free Primary Healthcare biggest health financing reform since NHIS, says Dr BampoeJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has declared a renewed crackdown on illegal charges at health facilities, warning that the practice is eroding public confidence in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and undermining efforts to achieve Universal Health Cover …
NHIA vows crackdown on illegal charges at health facilitiesJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it is making significant progress in clearing outstanding claims owed to healthcare providers and is preparing to implement a long-awaited review of service tariffs, a move expected to bring relief to hospitals and clinics acros …
NHIA accelerates claims payments, advances talks on new tariffsJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has described the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as an indispensable partner in delivering healthcare under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), particularly in rural and underserved communities where many subsc …
CHAG facilities remain backbone of NHIS in rural Ghana – NHIA bossJoy Online
… Ms Darko-Opoku disclosed that extensive consultations have already been held with healthcare institutions, professional associations, the Ministry of Health, the National Health Insurance Authority, development partners, patient advocacy groups and patients themselves to guide th …
Ghana’s silent health crisis takes centre stage as GMTF courts CHAG partnershipJoy Online
… 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. …
FoSCel leads national World Sickle Cell Day commemoration, renews call for genotype testing and early screeningJoy Online
… 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). …
KNUST Vice-Chancellor calls for genotype awareness and national action to combat sickle cell diseaseJoy Online
… 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. …
Parliament’s Health Committee chair calls for free sickle cell treatmentJoy Online
… 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. …
FoSCel founder calls for genotype awareness and stronger prevention at KNUSTBusiness & Financial Times
… 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 …
Corporate space saturation limits insurance growth – NHIAThe University of Health and Allied Sciences plans to establish an AI Centre of Excellence focused on research, innovation and capacity building in healthcare. The centre will conduct research on clinical trials, drug development, sustainable health financing and health leadership, and will train health professionals and students from tertiary institutions.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences plans to establish an AI Centre of Excellence focused on research, innovation and capacity building in healthcare. The centre will conduct research on clinical trials, drug development, sustainable health financing and health leadership, and will train health professionals and students from tertiary institutions.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The National Health Insurance Authority has disbursed GH¢219.84 million to credentialed healthcare providers, comprising outstanding claims from previous years and vetted claims for services provided up to May 2026. The disbursement brings total claims paid this year to nearly GH¢1.2 billion, with private healthcare providers receiving 44.69 per cent, public facilities 36.78 per cent, and mission and faith-based facilities 18.53 per cent of the allocation.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority has launched a recurring monthly wellness and clean-up initiative across its offices, featuring physical workouts, health screenings, and clean-up activities. The CEO designated the last Friday of each month for the programme, which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and workplace culture.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority paid GHS219.8 million to credentialed healthcare providers on July 1, 2026, covering a backlog of claims from previous years and vetted claims through May 2026. The payment, which brings 2026 total claims disbursed to nearly GHS1.2 billion, was distributed across private facilities (GHS98.24 million), public facilities (GHS80.86 million), and mission and faith-based facilities (GHS40.70 million).
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority has called for stronger collaboration between public relations professionals and the health sector, saying effective communication is essential for improving public health outcomes, combating misinformation, and achieving Universal Health Coverage.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority has urged stronger collaboration between public relations professionals and the health sector to improve public health outcomes and combat misinformation. He said effective communication is essential in healthcare delivery for influencing public behaviour, promoting preventive care, and building confidence in health systems.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Global Media Alliance and the University of Media, Arts and Communication held a World Public Relations Day Festival event in Accra bringing together industry practitioners, executives, policymakers and students to explore strategic communication skills. The Minister for Sports and Recreation and the CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority highlighted the importance of listening, integrity, and trust-building in communication.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's National Health Insurance Authority chief joined the country's delegation at a two-day African Union summit in Accra to discuss improving healthcare across the continent, focusing on ending AIDS by 2030, reducing preventable maternal deaths, and strengthening health systems.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Controller and Accountant General's Department has dismissed claims that the government has spent nearly GH¢11 billion on the Accra Kumasi Expressway project, stating the funds were approved and transferred to a dedicated Bank of Ghana account but have not been paid to contractors or used for construction works.
16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department has refuted claims that the government has spent almost GH¢11 billion on the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway, stating the funds remain in a dedicated Bank of Ghana account and have not been disbursed to any contractor. The Department said the claim stems from a misinterpretation of government accounting procedures, as the approved funds were transferred from the Consolidated Fund but remain pending project execution.
16 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department dismissed claims that GH¢11 billion has been spent on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway project, clarifying that while funds were transferred to the project's Special Purpose Vehicle, the money remains in a Bank of Ghana account and has not been paid to contractors or used for construction.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Medical and Dental Council is implementing a real-time practitioner verification system using QR codes and mandatory identification tags to enable patients and health facilities to instantly verify whether healthcare professionals are duly licensed, part of efforts to eliminate quack practitioners and clarify professional titles.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District Assembly has handed over a renovated medical doctor's bungalow, procured 10 modern delivery beds for health facilities, and commissioned 19 new water projects across the district to improve healthcare and water access in the Upper West Region.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NHIA CEO Dr. Dacosta Aboagye has called for urgent psychological support and public health intervention for flood victims, warning that survivors face serious emotional and mental health challenges including trauma, anxiety, and distress after the disaster.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A UNDP report found that outdoor air pollution cost Ghana an estimated GH¢28 billion (2.3 per cent of GDP) in economic losses in 2024 and contributed to 12,870 deaths and over 316,000 disease cases, with stroke accounting for the largest share of pollution-related deaths.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund is engaging stakeholders to finalise its Medicines List, a framework identifying medicines eligible for funding under the Trust Fund while establishing reimbursement prices and standardised treatment protocols. The initiative aims to ensure no Ghanaian is denied access to essential medicines due to financial constraints.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust, in collaboration with the National Pensioners Association, honoured Ima Zenabu Dagomba on her 100th birthday in Wa, recognising her as Ghana's oldest female pensioner with over three decades in secure retirement. The occasion included presentation of gifts and announcements of new SSNIT initiatives to improve welfare for contributors and pensioners.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority has announced free NHIS registration for persons affected by recent floods in Accra and their dependants, citing risks of diarrhoea and cholera outbreaks following disruption to sanitation systems and water contamination.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following recent floods in parts of Accra including Circle VIP, Neoplan Station, and Achimota-Aloboshie, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has visited affected areas and tasked the Ghana Health Service to ramp up disease surveillance, risk communication, and community health actions. The Ministry has held a multi-agency meeting and is calling on MMDAs, health officials, and residents to enforce environmental sanitation and hygiene standards to prevent disease outbreaks and public health risks.
1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation has reported a sharp rise in distress calls and requests for assistance from sickle cell patients, attributing the increase to the rainy season and cold weather triggering painful crises, infections, and life-threatening complications. The Foundation called on the Government, Ministry of Health, NHIA, healthcare providers, and the public to strengthen support and improve access to quality healthcare and essential medicines.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund administrator told healthcare leaders at a CHAG conference that chronic diseases such as cancer, kidney failure, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, sickle cell disease and chronic respiratory illnesses have become a national emergency, leaving families financially devastated and many struggling to access treatment.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →