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Government injects over 3.4 billion cedis into NHIS
Government has injected more than 3.4 billion cedis into the National Health Insurance Scheme after the removal of the cap on NHIS funding.
The Deputy Chief Executive responsible for Operations, Dr Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, told staff in Tamale that the move is the biggest investment in the Scheme since it was created in 2003.
He explained that the additional funds are already strengthening health financing across the country.
Dr Kwesi Djokoto addressed a trainer of trainers workshop on the ongoing reforms of the National Health Insurance Authority on Friday, November 21.
He noted that in 2024 the Scheme used 52 percent of its resources on claims and is using 65 percent this year, with plans to increase that figure again next year.
He explained that Executive Management, led by Chief Executive Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, is working to build a modern and efficient Scheme that focuses on people and meets its promise of providing fair access to quality health care.
Dr Kwesi Djokoto also outlined the Authority’s digital reforms, which are meant to bring health services closer to members and make the Scheme more resilient.
The initiatives form part of the Telehealth strategy and include the E pharmacy platform, which links patients to nearby pharmacies, the Biometric Membership Authentication System that verifies members seeking care, and a cashless system at registration centres.
He noted that these reforms are designed to improve access to quality health care and support Ghana’s goal of achieving Universal Health Care by 2030.
The Northern Regional Operations Manageress, Madam Fauzia Shingu Alhassan, welcomed participants on behalf of the Regional Director.
She stated that the training is part of reforms aimed at redefining the NHIS and making it sustainable.
She added that the digital upgrades represent major changes that will make the Scheme more efficient, accessible, and trustworthy.
The workshop brought together officials of the Ghana Health Service, the Christian Health Association of Ghana, private health providers, and a representative of the Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Mr Gaeten Adangabey.
The Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Oswald Essuah Mensah, and the Acting Deputy Director of MIS, Mr Orison Aflu, took participants through the design of the digital platforms and how they will be rolled out next year.
Other officials present included the Acting Director of MIS, Mr Vitus Kaleo Bioh, Acting Director of the Claims and Illegal Payments Taskforce, Mr Isaac Gideon Akonde, the Head of Communication, Madam Faustina Dery, the Acting Deputy Director of Marketing, Madam Angela Asiedu, and the Acting Deputy Director of Client and Provider Relations, Madam Hamdiya Yakubu.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the Head Coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo effective immediately.
The Association has expressed appreciation to Otto Addo for his contribution to the team and wished him the best of luck in his future endeavours.
The Association is expected to communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.
This follows unconvincing performances against Austria and Germany.
Coach Otto Addo and his men suffered a 5-1 defeat against Austria on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The team recorded another 2-2 defeat against Germany yesterday.
Many have expressed disappointment over Otto Addo’s player selection and tactics.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Head coach of the Ghana national football team, Otto Addo, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite their defeat to Germany in an international friendly.
Ghana suffered a 2-1 defeat against Germany in Stuttgart.
Speaking at a post match press conference yesterday, he noted that the team showed improvement compared to their previous game against Austria.
He explained that the match against Germany provided valuable lessons for the players.
He said such high level games are important for the team’s development, even when the result does not go in their favour.
He added that the players will take the positives from the match and build on them.
According to him, facing a strong side like Germany helped the team gain useful experience.
He described it as a good test for the players and an opportunity to measure their progress.
He further indicated that the team will continue to learn and improve as they prepare for future matches.
By: Jacob Aggrey
