… he Ghana Medical Trust Fund is intensifying efforts to bridge gaps in healthcare financing by partnering with the Multimedia Group Limited (MGL) to educate Ghanaians on support available for medical conditions that fall outside the coverage of the National Health Insurance Scheme …
… As a journalist, the purpose of the journey was professional: to cover the national climax of the commemoration of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, organised by the Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation (FoSCel) in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), held at …
… The Minister said the Free Primary Healthcare programme is designed to work alongside the National Health Insurance Scheme and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), with each programme covering different aspects of healthcare. …
… Participants are being engaged on a wide range of issues, including the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, the Ghana School Feeding Programme, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the Single Window Citizens’ Engagement Service, the Affirmative Action …
… While the National Health Insurance Scheme covers some aspects of treatment, many patients still face high out-of-pocket costs for drugs, pain management, and specialist care.
… The conference, held under the theme, “Promoting 21st Century Well-being: A Holistic Approach to Mind, Heart and Soul Wellness,” formed part of the NHIS Campus Connect initiative, a youth-focused engagement programme spearheaded by the Marketing and Branding team of the NHIA to b …
Calls are mounting for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to extend coverage to prescription glasses and low-vision aids after a four-day free eye care outreach in Ghana’s Bono Region screened 867 people but was unable to attend to more than 500 others due to limited cap …
… The programme, supported by the National Health Insurance Scheme, has helped reduce treatment costs for families and establish specialised centres of excellence across regional capitals. …
… Mr Bawa also called on school authorities to ensure that every learner reports to school with a valid National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card to reduce medical expenses and guarantee timely access to healthcare. …
… As part of activities marking the community dialogue, the Ministry registered residents onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) free of charge to improve vulnerable people’s access to quality healthcare regardless of their financial circumstances. …
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).
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).
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly is struggling to find adequate land for the government's 24-Hour Economy Market project at the Kojokrom Market site. A special committee found that the project's architectural plan requires a minimum of four acres, but only 2.88 acres are available; the committee suggested adopting a phased approach beginning with the available land and later expanding onto an adjoining 1.2-acre plot.
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.
Dr Kingsley Agyemang, Ranking Member on Parliament's Health Committee, claims the Mahama administration's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review fails to show actual healthcare spending against the GH¢34.1 billion allocation, with only GH¢3.4 billion of GH¢11.2 billion earmarked for NHIS and Ghana Medical Trust Fund spent in the first half of the year.
Ghana's Parliamentary Minority accuses the government of failing to back healthcare promises with adequate resources, citing gaps exposed in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review. The Minority warns that underinvestment in health, including reduced public health awareness campaigns on HIV/AIDS and other diseases, weakens the foundation for economic growth and national development.
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.
Ghana's government has announced a GH¢5,500 support package for Ghanaian evacuees returning from South Africa, comprising a GH¢5,000 reintegration grant, GH¢500 travel allowance, relief items, and NHIS registration. The two-phase evacuation exercise is expected to bring home nearly 2,000 Ghanaians, with the first phase having brought 926 returnees and the second phase expected to facilitate the return of about 1,000 more.
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister confirmed that two Ghanaians were killed in renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa—Bashiru Isaac, 44, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and Kojo Antwi in Prieska on July 18. The government has lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and said it would pursue justice for the victims through diplomatic and legal channels.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang engaged with Ghanaians in Potomac, Maryland, acknowledging their role in the national economy. She highlighted the government's efforts to stabilise macroeconomic conditions, citing improved economic growth, eased inflation, and currency stability.
The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has warned that communities experiencing recurring conflicts risk missing out on government development projects, stressing that peace is a prerequisite for infrastructure investment and socio-economic development. During a working tour of the Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri and Yunyoo Districts, he inspected several ongoing and completed government projects, including schools, health facilities, roads, bridges, and 24-Hour Economy Market projects.
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told members of the Ghanaian community in Potomac, Maryland that the government is making steady progress stabilising the economy and urged Ghanaians abroad to continue supporting development. She stated that economic growth has exceeded expectations, inflation has eased, and the cedi has stabilised.
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, with support from UNICEF Ghana and Parliament, has launched the Parliamentary Caucus on Children to provide a non-partisan platform for MPs committed to advancing children's rights and ensuring child welfare is reflected in national laws and policies.
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.
Deputy Minister of Health Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah called on African countries to increase domestic health financing as external donor support becomes less certain, noting that official development assistance and long-standing funding models are changing and programmes many health systems have relied on can no longer be taken for granted.
The Ghana Association of Urological Surgeons warns that the country's acute shortage of urologists—currently 94, comprising 75 practising specialists and 19 on internship—is placing enormous pressure on available specialists and undermining access to quality care. Some health facilities have only one urologist attending to more than 150 patients, and many hospitals lack microsurgical equipment needed for specialized procedures.
Ghanaian author Benjamin Akyena Brantuo's memoir Dying Many Times, which documents his experience with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and advocates for improved cancer care in developing countries, has been acquired by Stanford University Libraries and formally catalogued by the Library of Congress.
President Mahama will host an Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Accra from July 21 to 22, 2026, to discuss universal health coverage and strategies to end AIDS, tuberculosis, and improve maternal health across the continent.
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.
Ghana is facing an urgent family planning commodity crisis following USAID's withdrawal of 45% of the country's contraceptive supply. Stock levels remain critically low despite government increasing its funding share to 20% for 2025 and UNFPA stepping in, with some commodities like Depot-Provera at 0.11 months of supply.
Public health experts warn that the real health emergency from floods begins after floodwaters recede, with contaminated water, disrupted healthcare, worsening chronic illnesses, and mental health challenges continuing to affect survivors. A public health researcher noted that floodwaters contaminate household water sources and allow sewage, chemicals, and germs to mix, leading to waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and skin infections appearing in communities weeks or months later.
An opinion piece calls for society to honour and support elderly citizens who sacrificed for families and communities, warning against abandonment and loneliness in old age and urging families and communities to ensure the aged receive necessary care, companionship, and dignity.
Rumours circulate that President John Dramani Mahama may seek a third term, despite his public rejection of the idea and NDC officials' commitment to the two-term constitutional limit. Supporters are advocating for a legal examination of the constitutional amendment process, citing the possibility of extending presidential tenure under Article 290 with a nationwide referendum requiring 75% approval.
Ghana's Health Minister has commissioned a cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to strengthen the country's capacity to treat cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases domestically, reducing the need for costly overseas referrals.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) appealed to the National House of Chiefs to support government efforts expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases. The delegation, led by Board Chairperson Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, said traditional leaders are essential partners in ensuring the Fund's benefits reach communities across the country.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), established under Act 1144 (2025) to cover non-communicable disease costs not included in the National Health Insurance Scheme, has met with the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi to discuss a strategic partnership for community education and public awareness about the fund's services.
A study by the National Cleft Care Centre found that parents spend at least 25% of their annual income on transportation, feeding, and other costs seeking free comprehensive cleft care—described as "catastrophic expenditure" that risks pushing families into poverty. Growing calls urge the government to enrol cleft care onto the National Health Insurance Scheme to provide free comprehensive care for affected families.
The Health Minister announced that the government will construct regional hospitals in six newly created regions to improve healthcare access across the country, alongside plans to deploy more health personnel to underserved areas.
The National House of Chiefs has questioned the sustainability of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund beyond the current administration and called for the slogan "MahamaCares" to be de-emphasised to avoid politicisation. The traditional leaders cited abandoned projects like Agenda 111 and Saglemi Housing and requested assurances that the free national health care initiative will continue beyond 2028.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on traditional leaders to champion the government's Free Primary Healthcare policy in their communities and encourage residents to use CHPS compounds and health centres for routine check-ups. He stressed that preventive healthcare is the most effective way of reducing diseases and avoidable deaths.
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.