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Joy Online
… She indicated that the Fund was currently financed through an allocation of 20 per cent of the National Health Insurance Levy and would account to Parliament for its performance as part of the budgetary process. …
Ghana Medical Trust Fund assures beneficiaries of free, covered treatment and safeguardsJoy Online
… The applicable effective tax rate remains 20%, comprising 15% VAT, a 2.5% National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and a 2.5% Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Levy. …
‘Any tax on ChatGPT is an attack on education and innovation’- Akim Swedru, MPThe Ghanaian Times
… It explained that the applicable effective tax rate remains 20%, comprising 15% VAT, 2.5% National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) and 2.5% Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Levy. …
GRA dismisses claims of additional 20% VAT on digital servicesJoy Online
… It cited the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy, adjustments in NHIS tariffs and funding for the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme as measures supporting healthcare financing. …
GH¢1.64bn NHIS claims paid in 2026 as Private Health Facilities welcome improved reimbursementsJoy Online
… He noted that the Government had made quite good progress through uncapping the National Health Insurance Levy, which had led to a tremendous increase in funding to the health sector. …
WHO Director-General calls on MahamaJoy Online
… He noted that the government abolished the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy, decoupled the GETFund Levy and the National Health Insurance Levy from the VAT base to make both eligible for input tax deductions, and reduced the effective VAT rate from 21.9% to 20%. …
Gov’t targets GH¢2.3bn from foreign digital platforms through new VAT systemThe Ghanaian Times
… He said Ghana had already taken steps in that direction through reforms such as the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy, the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and efforts to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing. …
NHIA boss joins Ghana delegation at AU health summitJoy Online
… Akandoh made the announcement when he appeared before Parliament’s Assurance Committee on July 14, where he explained that the government has also taken steps to ensure the timely transfer of funds from the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) to support the prompt payment of cl …
Health Minister announces NHIS tariff increment, warns providers over illegal chargesJoy Online
… She explained that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund is financed through 20 per cent of the National Health Insurance Levy, government allocations, grants, voluntary contributions, investments, and donations. …
Obuobia Darko-Opoku commends Mahama for donating 6 months’ salary to Medical Trust FundThe Chronicle
… The Chief of Staff further highlighted Ghana’s own efforts to strengthen its health system, including reforms to boost domestic financing, the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy, and the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare initiative. …
World Bank lauds Mahama’s health policiesThe Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has assured beneficiaries that covered treatment—from consultations to medications and surgeries—is free, with verification processes and specialist documentation requirements in place to minimise the risk of unauthorised charges and exploitation.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has assured beneficiaries that covered treatment—from consultations to medications and surgeries—is free, with verification processes and specialist documentation requirements in place to minimise the risk of unauthorised charges and exploitation.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Kennedy Osei Nyarko, MP for Akim Swedru, has opposed introducing a tax on ChatGPT, arguing it would undermine education and innovation. His comments respond to Ghana Revenue Authority's new digital VAT collection system taking effect October 15, 2026, which applies existing taxes to digital services from non-resident companies at an effective rate of 20%.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Revenue Authority has dismissed claims that a new digital Value Added Tax collection system will impose additional tax, clarifying that the 20% effective rate (15% VAT plus levies) already applies to electronic services from foreign providers and is already being remitted by about 92 registered digital service providers.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
During a meeting at the Presidency in Accra on the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended President John Dramani Mahama for his visionary leadership in championing Africa's Health Sovereignty and for initiatives including the Accra Reset Initiative, Free Primary Healthcare, and Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says a new cross-border VAT system for non-resident digital platforms is expected to generate about GH¢2.3 billion in its first full year without raising tax rates. The system was piloted in April 2026 and is now moving toward nationwide rollout for regulatory approval.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 Minister of Health announced an increase in National Health Insurance Scheme tariffs set to take effect in August 2026, aimed at improving scheme sustainability and ensuring adequate reimbursement for healthcare providers. The Minister also warned healthcare providers against imposing illegal charges on NHIS subscribers and said government has taken steps to ensure timely transfer of funds to support prompt payment of claims.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund praised President Mahama for donating six months of his salary to support the MahamaCares Initiative, alongside contributions from government appointees and others, to provide financial relief and specialised healthcare for persons with chronic non-communicable diseases.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank unveiled its "Fit to Prosper" strategy to strengthen health systems and drive job creation across West and Central Africa at a high-level event in Accra. Ghana's Health Minister highlighted government initiatives including the Free Primary Healthcare programme and Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) as efforts to reduce financial barriers to healthcare.
5 May 2026 · The Chronicle →