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National Health Insurance Scheme

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National Health Insurance Scheme — Ghana's health insurance programme whose coverage increased from 57% to 70% in under two years, partially funded by debt recovery.

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August 2026
10 AugJoy Online
… These are the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and the establishment of the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund. …
SDA leads partnership with government to complete Agenda 111 projects
4 AugDaily Guide
… With about 11 million people currently outside the National Health Insurance Scheme, he said drone delivery could help the government deliver on free primary healthcare, the National Health Insurance Scheme, and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also called, “Mahama Cares.” “Zipline …
Zipline Pushes For Bigger Role In Ghana’s Health System
4 AugThe Chronicle
… The programme also provided vision screening and eye care services, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) consultations, dental screening, spirometry, X-ray examinations, ultrasound scans, and National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registration, renewal and card replacement services. …
Gold Fields Foundation Takes Healthcare To Doorstep Of Awudua Residents
4 AugJoy Online
… The festival was supported by Telecel Ghana, Samsung, Bank of Africa, Google AI Centre, National Health Insurance Scheme, Bank of Ghana, Women in PR Ghana, Bel Aqua, Promasidor, and UniMAC.
Anchor your profession on trust – Sports Minister tells PR practitioners
July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
More than 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region have gained renewed access to healthcare after registering, renewing or replacing their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Gh …
Gold Fields Ghana Foundation expands healthcare access as over 260 residents renew NHIS in Awudua outreach
31 JulJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢219.84 million to credentialed healthcare providers across Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to the timely reimbursement of health facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and supporting the unint …
NHIA disburses GH¢219.8m to healthcare providers
30 JulThe Ghanaian Times
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GHS219.8 million to credentialed healthcare providers across the country to support the continued delivery of healthcare services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). …
NHIA pays GHS219.8 million to healthcare providers
30 JulDaily Guide
… ly, through its Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, has enrolled 127 households on the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme and assisted 19,966 vulnerable persons to enroll or renew their membership under the National Health Insurance Scheme …
STMA Struggles To Get Land For 24-Hour Economy Market
30 JulThe Ghanaian Times
… He also encouraged Ghanaians to prioritise their wellbeing by scheduling regular medical check-ups, staying physically active, paying attention to their mental health and keeping their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) membership active to ensure continued access to quality …
Effective communication key to better health outcomes — NHIA CEO
29 JulJoy Online
… Addressing a press conference on the budget review, the Abuakwa South MP said the government allocated GH¢34.1 billion to health in the 2026 Budget, GH¢22.8 billion in direct appropriations and GH¢11.2 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Ghana Medical …
Government underspending on healthcare despite GH¢34.1bn allocation – Dr Kingsley Agyemang claims

Business

Ghana launches policy to double local pharmaceutical manufacturing

The News

The government has launched the Cabinet-approved Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy to double domestic medicine production, address dependence on imports (which account for 70% of medicine supply), and increase locally manufactured medicines' share of the domestic market from 30% to 60%. The policy, announced by the Trade Minister, provides a coordinated framework covering investment, regulation, public procurement, skills development, and regional trade.

11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Ghana launches policy to double local pharmaceutical manufacturing
The government has launched the Cabinet-approved Ghana Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy to double domestic medicine production, address dependence on imports (which account for 70% of medicine supply), and increase locally manufactured medicines' share of the domestic market from 30% to 60%. The policy, announced by the Trade Minister, provides a coordinated framework covering investment, regulation, public procurement, skills development, and regional trade.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

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.
28 October 2026 · 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 →