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National Health Insurance Scheme

Also known as: NHIS

National Health Insurance Scheme — Ghana's social health insurance programme covering approximately 70% of the population, providing primary healthcare and chronic disease support.

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September 2026
8 SeptJoy Online
… Mr Akandoh also clarified that beneficiaries in the 135 districts where the programme is currently being implemented do not need an active National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card to access the services. …
‘No Ghanaian should pay’ – Health Minister warns health workers against charging for Free Primary Healthcare
August 2026
26 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… Together with the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Scheme, she said, these interventions aim to progressively close gaps in healthcare access. …
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang meets Ghanaian community in Rwanda, shares updates on reset agenda
25 AugThe Ghanaian Times
… On universal health coverage, President Mahama stated that Ghana was strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), which currently covers about 76 per cent of the population, with a target of reaching 90 per cent. …
Africa’s medical regulators converge on Accra
25 AugJoy Online
… Touching on Ghana’s health agenda, the president said the National Health Insurance Scheme currently covers about 76 percent of the population, with the government aiming to increase coverage to 90 percent. …
Mahama calls for stronger health regulation to protect patients across Africa
19 AugJoy Online
Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has gained global recognition as the lifeblood of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), especially in sub-Saharan Africa. …
National Health Insurance Levy Uncapped: The Game Changer
19 AugJoy Online
More than 900 vulnerable residents in the Upper West Region, including students severely affected by recent natural disasters, have received free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registrations and renewals through a joint medical outreach by the Pharmaceutical Society of G …
PSGH, NHIS bring healthcare relief to disaster-hit students and rural communities in Upper West
17 AugJoy Online
… NHIS gains The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in charge of Finance and Investment, Anatu Anne Seidu Bogobiri, said the government had cleared GH¢963 million in outstanding provider claims as of April last year. …
Mahama says Ghana will reduce 70% medicine import dependence under five-year plan
17 AugJoy Online
… The President further highlighted measures to strengthen the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and that the government had uncapped funding for the scheme and was making payments to healthcare providers on time. …
Ghana to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity – Mahama
16 AugJoy Online
… Among the initiatives under review are the Free Primary Healthcare programme, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCare), the expansion of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), the retooling of health facilities and the introduction of specialised nursing programmes. …
Health Ministry reviews NDC manifesto commitments
14 AugJoy Online
… on of the programme, saying the Government was “fully prepared for the implementation of the free primary health care.” Mr Akandoh described the programme as a significant shift in Ghana’s approach to healthcare financing, particularly through the National Health Insurance Scheme …
Free Primary Health Care to reach all districts by 2028 – Health Minister

Society

Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completes Q4 health screening programme

The News

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completed its Quarter Four Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) programme, providing medical screening and NHIS registration to 735 community members across its catchment areas. The programme included specialised breast cancer screening for about 185 women, identifying 21 suspected cases, alongside comprehensive free diagnostic services including X-ray, ultrasound, eye, dental, and ENT examinations.

17 hours ago · Daily Guide →

Yesterday

Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completes Q4 health screening programme
The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation completed its Quarter Four Health Engagement and Access Link (HEAL) programme, providing medical screening and NHIS registration to 735 community members across its catchment areas. The programme included specialised breast cancer screening for about 185 women, identifying 21 suspected cases, alongside comprehensive free diagnostic services including X-ray, ultrasound, eye, dental, and ENT examinations.
17 hours ago · Daily Guide →
GPAA opens 23rd conference calling for physician assistants in primary healthcare
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association opened its 23rd Annual General Conference in Techiman, with leaders calling for physician assistants to be positioned at the heart of Ghana's primary healthcare delivery system and equipped to respond to community health needs.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Physician Assistants hold free health screening in Techiman
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association is conducting free community health screening at four locations in Techiman from October 26 to 31, 2026, as part of its 23rd Annual General Conference. The initiative includes breast examinations and cancer awareness education, aimed at making health screening accessible to busy workers and residents.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 24 October

Ghana needs 759 million cedis for health supply-chain plan
Ghana requires 759 million cedis to implement a 2025–2029 health sector supply chain master plan aimed at fixing gaps in medicines and medical supplies across health facilities. The government plans to rely on domestic resources and debt recovery from the National Health Insurance Scheme as foreign aid to the health sector is being withdrawn.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 21 October

SIMI health summit serves 1,000 in Bono Region
Sustainable Impact Makers International's 2026 Health Equity Summit in Sunyani reached more than 1,000 people with health screenings across 13 service categories and over 500 NHIS registrations over three days. The initiative also engaged about 800 secondary school students in film screenings and discussions on menstrual health, consent, early marriage and school retention.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

PAC questions NHIA's GH¢250m allocation to NIA for identification cards
The Public Accounts Committee has expressed displeasure over the National Health Insurance Authority's GH¢250 million allocation to the National Identification Authority for identification card procurement, arguing the funds should instead support maternal healthcare programmes.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Mentorship and virtual guidance reduce KATH maternal deaths
Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah reported that targeted interventions—a mentorship programme for doctors performing caesarean sections and a virtual labour room for remote specialist guidance—helped Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital reduce maternal deaths by 30 per cent in recent months. The Ministry plans to adopt these interventions nationwide, amid broader concern that 445 maternal deaths were recorded in Ghana by mid-year 2026, compared to 419 in the same period in 2025.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 18 October

Ghana evacuates 1,964 nationals from South Africa xenophobia
The government has published names of 1,964 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The GH¢49.72 million evacuation operation, which ran from May 27 to September 4, included chartered flights, accommodation, medical care, and reintegration support, with the government spending GH¢33.72 million and Engineers and Planners contributing GH¢16 million.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Theovision provides free healthcare to 2,500 rural residents
Theovision International conducted a week-long medical outreach in rural communities in Ashanti and Bono East regions, and at Ejura Prison, providing free healthcare screening and treatment to approximately 2,500 residents and offering 401 people support to register or renew NHIS membership.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Ghana Medical Trust Fund aims to prevent medical bankruptcy
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), an initiative of President John Mahama, was established to provide financial support and specialised care for Ghanaians with chronic non-communicable diseases not fully covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme, addressing the financial hardship chronic illness can cause families.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

Mental Health Alliance calls for disability employment inclusion in Ghana
The Ghana Alliance for Mental Health and Development has called on government, development partners, civil society and the private sector to promote inclusive employment for persons with disabilities, secure sustainable mental health financing, and end stigma against persons with mental health conditions and physical disabilities. The Alliance has proposed that five per cent of local government staffing positions be reserved for persons with disabilities.
13 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
NHIA seeks legal reforms for free primary healthcare
The National Health Insurance Authority is calling for amendments to the National Health Insurance Act to support the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment systems. The NHIA also plans to use artificial intelligence and digital tools to combat claims fraud and unauthorised patient charges.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Asogli chiefs welcome Mahama Cares, urge transparent fund management
The Asogli State has welcomed the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), known as Mahama Cares, as a way to improve access to specialised healthcare and complement the National Health Insurance Scheme, but Togbe Kasa III cautioned against misuse of its resources, saying the Fund should fund treatment rather than be misappropriated.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

NHIA seeks Health Insurance Act amendment for free primary healthcare
The National Health Insurance Authority has urged Parliament's Health Committee to support amending the Health Insurance Act to provide legal framework for the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment methods, while addressing operational challenges including claims leakages and illegal co-payments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
MPs, CSOs push for dedicated malaria budget allocation
Members of Parliament's Health Committee are intensifying advocacy for a dedicated malaria budget line, arguing that without ring-fenced allocation, interventions remain scattered across districts. The MPs expressed concern about gaps in indoor residual spraying contract monitoring and noted that many malaria deaths result from delays in reaching health facilities, compounded by poverty and limited public education.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama's advisor cites infrastructure, healthcare as development proof
Senior Presidential Advisor Joyce Bawah Mogtari has highlighted the government's infrastructure, healthcare and economic management initiatives as evidence of President Mahama's commitment to addressing Ghanaians' needs, citing programmes including the Big Push infrastructure initiative, the National Health Insurance Scheme, and Free Primary Healthcare.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 11 October

Mental Health Alliance calls for activation of dormant Mental Health Fund
The Ghana Alliance for Mental Health and Development has urged the government to operationalise the Mental Health Fund established under the Mental Health Act 2012, which has remained dormant since its creation despite the country's growing mental healthcare financing needs.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Health investment improving access to care, minister says
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says increased government spending on healthcare is beginning to improve access to services, with the government allocating GH¢32 billion for health sector expenditure in 2026. The Free Primary Healthcare programme is currently implemented in 135 districts and about 4,500 health facilities, expected to expand to 150 districts by year-end, while 7,000 motorbikes and tricycles have been distributed to health workers in hard-to-reach areas.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

Mahama Cares pledges non-partisan healthcare support access
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares) has reaffirmed that political affiliation will not determine access to medical support, with the Fund's Administrator stating healthcare assistance will be based on medical needs rather than political affiliations. Medical professionals will assess patients and determine beneficiaries to protect vulnerable populations from discrimination.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NHIS coverage rises to 70% from 57% in under two years
Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme coverage has increased from 57 per cent to about 70 per cent in less than two years, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said, attributing the rise to stronger finances including the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy and increased funding that has allowed government to raise payments to healthcare providers by an average of 50 per cent.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 7 October

NHIS coverage rises to 70% after uncapping health levy
Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme coverage has increased from 57% to about 70% in less than two years following government measures including uncapping the health levy, the Health Minister said. Funding for the scheme rose from GH¢6.5 billion in 2024 to GH¢9.8 billion in 2025, and healthcare provider payments increased by an average of 50%.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

Denmark NGO delivers three-classroom block to Central Region school
Kaerbo For Africa, a Denmark-based non-governmental organisation, has handed over a three-classroom block to Gomoa Nyanyano Secondary Technical School in the Central Region to improve educational infrastructure. The organisation previously constructed and handed over the school to traditional authorities in 2020, which has since been absorbed into the public education system.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama's Reset Agenda aims to benefit citizens from resource wealth
Deputy Director of NHIS Dr Kwesi Djokoto has said President Mahama's Reset Agenda is designed to ensure Africa's natural resources benefit its people, with true independence requiring countries to own, process and profit from their own resources.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Mahama calls for healthcare investment to reduce African import dependence
President Mahama has urged African governments and investors to shift healthcare from social expenditure to a high-growth economic sector, pointing to pharmaceutical manufacturing and regional supply chains as opportunities. He highlighted that Africa imports more than 70 percent of its pharmaceuticals and nearly 99 percent of its vaccines.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Medical Trust Fund exceeds goals in first year
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has exceeded expectations in its first year of operation and is emerging as a key vehicle for expanding access to specialised healthcare, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said at the Fund's first anniversary ceremony. The Minister said the Fund's performance demonstrates strategic collaboration between government, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders and represents an important step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 4 October

Mahama urges African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty
President Mahama has called on African leaders to treat health as an investable, high-growth economic sector rather than a charitable cost, positioning health sovereignty and economic security of Africa's 1.4 billion people as a continental priority.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

Mahama urges African leaders to prioritize health sovereignty
At the Alamein Africa Forum in Egypt, President Mahama called on African leaders to make health sovereignty a priority for the continent's 1.4 billion people, arguing that health should be treated as an investable, high-growth economic sector rather than a charitable cost. He cited evidence that investment in basic maternal and newborn care yields significant economic returns for every dollar invested.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama outlines Ghana's healthcare expansion and local medicine production plans
President Mahama has outlined Ghana's "Accra Reset" strategy to expand healthcare access and develop local capacity to produce medicines, vaccines and health products. The agenda includes expanding the National Health Insurance Scheme, introducing Free Primary Health Care, establishing the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and empowering the Food and Drugs Authority and National Vaccine Institute to shift Ghana from a consumer to a producer of health products.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

Mahama tours Mercy Ships hospital vessel at Tema Port
President John Dramani Mahama visited the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship docked at Tema Port, describing it as a "floating vessel of true mercy and humanism." During its 10-month stay, Mercy Ships will provide patient care and train local health workers; the visit marks the organisation's fifth mission to Ghana since 1991.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama reaffirms healthcare expansion as Global Mercy begins 10-month mission
President Mahama toured the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship docked at Tema Port, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare through strengthening primary healthcare, the National Health Insurance Scheme, investing in hospitals and health workers, and using the Ghana Medical Trust Fund for non-communicable diseases. The humanitarian mission marks Mercy Ships' fifth visit to Ghana since 1991.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →