National Health Insurance Scheme — established under Act 852 in 2012, mandates membership for all residents and covers approximately 95 per cent of disease conditions in Ghana.
… e observance of World Lupus Day at Parliament House in May 2025, where Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings called for stronger national support for people living with lupus and other autoimmune diseases, including improved healthcare financing through the National Health Insurance Scheme …
… According to her, healthcare financing remains the responsibility of the National Health Insurance Scheme, while service providers are responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services. …
… The initiative, held throughout May 2026, was aimed at increasing enrollment and renewals under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) across the region. …
… The concerns for the inclusion of mental health services on the National Health Insurance Scheme were raised during an intervention by the Rotary Club, Kumasi East, to improve service delivery at the Psychiatric Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. …
… The Director also highlighted several government programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable populations, including the National Health Insurance Scheme, School Feeding Programme, Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), and the Integrated Social Services Initiative. …
… To improve long-term accessibility, the Foundation has helped hundreds of community members register and renew their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards. …
… Recommended reforms: Bundle MTS with benefits: MTS registrants should get: – Access to the National Pensions Scheme and NHIS on preferential terms – Eligibility for micro-credit and government procurement set-asides – A “Tax Compliance Certificate” that reduces fees for business …
… former president, on this all-important assignment,” he said. “I believe listening to him should give all of us a sense of hope and some amount of positivity about our collective future.” The outreach programme featured health screening exercises, National Health Insurance Scheme …
… Mr Akandoh clarified that while the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was designed to provide financial access to quality healthcare, the Free Primary Healthcare initiative aimed to guarantee equitable access to essential health services. …
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.
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.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has charged District Directors of Health Services to take ownership of implementing the Free Primary Healthcare policy, stating that its success depends on what happens at the district and community levels, and that the policy complements the National Health Insurance Scheme to strengthen preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare.
The Nsuta Circuit Court in the Sekyere Central District has sentenced Oppong Stephen, 25, a trader, and Samuel Owusu Antwi, 20, a motor mechanic, both of Effiduase, to two years' imprisonment each for stealing a Royal motorcycle valued at GH¢16,000 belonging to the National Health Insurance Scheme.
Ghana has expanded its Free Primary Health Care programme to 135 districts across 16 regions through 4,447 health facilities, with a goal of nationwide coverage by 2027. The government has distributed essential equipment, motorbikes and tricycles, and prefabricated health kiosks to support community-level healthcare delivery.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh warned health workers against demanding payment from patients for services covered under the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme, saying those found charging beneficiaries would face investigation and possible sanctions. He urged the public to report health workers demanding illegal payments and clarified that beneficiaries in the 135 districts implementing the programme do not need an active NHIS card to access services.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang met with Ghanaians in Kigali to discuss their experiences and share updates on government's Reset Agenda, emphasizing progress in stabilizing the economy, investments in road infrastructure, decentralization, and healthcare initiatives including Free Primary Healthcare and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger and more responsive regulation of Africa's health sector to protect patients as artificial intelligence, telemedicine and cross-border healthcare expand. He said health regulation must keep pace with emerging technologies and that regulators must ensure licensed health professionals are properly trained, assessed, registered and adhere to professional and ethical standards.
President John Dramani Mahama called on African countries to strengthen health regulation and collaboration to protect patients and boost public confidence in healthcare systems at the 28th Annual International Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa in Accra. He identified emerging challenges including digital health expansion, AI, health professional migration, forged qualifications, and misinformation, and urged regulators to improve cross-border cooperation and establish frameworks for regulating digital health and AI.
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.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana and the NHIS have provided free NHIS registrations and renewals to more than 900 vulnerable residents in the Upper West Region, including students affected by recent disasters at Jirapa Senior High School and residents of the rural community Kamahegu.
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.
President Mahama announced plans to expand Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity with a five-year government plan aimed at reducing dependence on imported medicines, which currently account for about 70 per cent of medicines used in Ghana. The expansion is intended to reduce medicine costs, strengthen the provision of treatment under the Free Primary Health Care programme, and create export opportunities to neighbouring countries.
The Ministry of Health began a three-day mid-year review in Ho on initiatives including the Free Primary Healthcare programme, Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCare), NHIS expansion, health facility retooling, specialised nursing programmes, regional hospital construction in six newly created regions, and cataract centres. The review aims to assess progress on government healthcare commitments and identify implementation gaps.
Ghana's Health Minister announced plans to expand the Free Primary Health Care programme to all 261 districts by end of 2028, beginning with 150 districts prioritising underserved areas. The government will distribute over 24,000 pieces of medical equipment, with about 9,000 kits in the initial phase.
President Mahama announced a five-year plan to expand Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imported medicines, which currently account for 70 per cent of drugs used in the country. The plan, presented by the National Vaccine Institute, Ministry of Health, and Pharmaceutical Association of Ghana, aims to lower medicine costs and enable export to neighbouring countries.
Contaminated equipment reused without proper sterilisation in barbering, tattooing, and circumcision can expose people to Hepatitis B through infected blood, warns the Programme Manager of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme.
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.
The National Health Insurance Authority has released GH¢35.1 million to 107 districts implementing the Free Primary Healthcare programme, launched in April 2026 to provide predictable resources for preventive and community-level healthcare services including health screenings, maternal and child healthcare, and immunisations.
The National Health Insurance Authority has begun phased implementation of revised service tariffs starting with a 50 per cent increase in August 2026, with full rollout by October. The move aims to improve provider reimbursement and healthcare delivery; the NHIA is also introducing the One-Time Attendance Code, a digital system to verify patient attendance and reduce claims fraud, currently being piloted in Ahafo and Western North Regions.
The National Health Insurance Authority has launched the '80 Campaign' to increase active NHIS membership from 70 per cent to 80 per cent by the end of 2026, supporting Ghana's Universal Health Coverage agenda through community mobilisation, public education and targeted outreach. The Authority has also increased service tariffs to healthcare providers by 50 per cent and reaffirmed that there is no co-payment policy under the Scheme.
Air pollution is estimated to contribute to 35,000 premature deaths in Ghana every year, with urban planners and public-health experts attributing a major driver to poor city design that concentrates essential services in one location, forcing lengthy commutes and gridlock.
The government has cleared all outstanding pension contributions to SSNIT for 2025 and paid GH₵156 million in advance towards January 2026 obligations, improving the Trust's cash flow and supporting financial sustainability for over 265,000 pensioners.
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust is aiming to reach 2.8 million active members by 2028 as it expands pension coverage to workers in both formal and informal sectors, responding to changing employment patterns in Ghana.
Ghana Adventist Health Services has committed to partner the government to complete Agenda 111 hospital projects, proposing support in trauma care, holistic wellness, oncology and cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. The Health Minister stressed that government partnerships with faith-based and private sector organisations are essential to meeting the country's healthcare needs.
Zipline Ghana is in discussions with the Ministry of Health and other government agencies on how to better leverage its drone delivery network to support the nationwide rollout of free primary healthcare. The company, which has completed more than 800,000 commercial deliveries since 2019 and delivered 4.6 million medical products to over 3,000 health facilities, says its model shifts distribution from forecast-based to demand-based, reducing stockouts and waste.
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation held a free health outreach in Awudua on July 25, 2026, offering medical screening, diagnostics, and treatment services as part of its quarterly HEAL Programme, with 180 people screened for Hepatitis B and comprehensive services including eye care, dental screening, and NHIS registration.
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams has told aspiring public relations professionals to build their careers on trust, integrity and sound judgment, emphasizing that credibility remains the profession's greatest asset despite technological change. Speaking at the 6th World PR Day Festival in Accra, Adams drew on his experience as spokesperson to former President Jerry John Rawlings to stress that effective communication requires listening, understanding public sentiment, and knowing when and what to communicate.
Over 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region renewed or registered their NHIS cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in partnership with Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited. The outreach also provided free screening for Hepatitis B, HIV, tuberculosis and other health conditions, with the HEAL Programme costing over GH¢452,000 to implement.
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.
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).