President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government has uncapped the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) financing, opening up a fiscal space of about GHS3.5 billion to enable broader and deeper health coverage for Ghanaians.
Delivering his keynote address at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra on Tuesday, August 5, President Mahama described the move as part of Ghana’s ongoing efforts to shift from dependency to sovereignty in health governance.
“We have uncapped our National Health Insurance Scheme financing, opening fiscal space of about 3.5 billion cedis more for broader and deeper health coverage,” he stated.
The president emphasized that the decision forms part of bold measures aimed at strengthening Ghana’s health systems, improving equity, and ensuring access for all, especially in underserved communities.
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He further highlighted the government’s launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a sovereign initiative designed to mobilize public, private, and philanthropic capital to address the country’s chronic disease burdens such as hypertension and diabetes.
The uncapping of the NHIS financing aligns with broader reforms aimed at building a resilient and self-reliant health system. President Mahama noted that Ghana is not merely reacting to emergencies, but actively building systems that “create jobs, reduce inequalities, and uphold the dignity of every Ghanaian.”
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The Africa Health Sovereignty Summit brought together African heads of state, global health leaders, and policymakers to strategize on reimagining global health governance and advancing Africa-led solutions for sustainable health systems.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
