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What your NHIS card can do for you
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains one of the most important social interventions in Ghana’s healthcare system.
For many Ghanaians, it is a lifeline that removes the financial burden of paying for basic healthcare out of pocket.
But while many people own an NHIS card, not everyone is fully aware of what it covers and what it doesn’t.
With a valid NHIS card, patients can access both out-patient and in-patient services at accredited hospitals and health centres.
This includes consultations with doctors, laboratory tests, ultrasound scans, and prescribed medicines listed under the scheme’s approved drug list.
Minor surgeries done without overnight stays, such as hernia repairs and drainage of abscesses, are also covered.
The scheme supports clinical family planning services and provides treatment for certain types of cancers, including four major childhood cancers.
If a patient is admitted to the hospital, NHIS covers general and specialist care, surgeries, medications, physiotherapy, and even feeding where available.
For women, maternal services such as antenatal care, normal delivery, Caesarean sections, and postnatal visits are all catered for.
Eye care services like cataract removal and visual testing, as well as some mental health treatments for conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, have been added to the package in recent years.
Emergencies are not left out. Whether it’s a road accident, a medical crisis, or a surgical emergency, the NHIS provides support. CT scans and MRIs are also allowed in emergency trauma cases.
However, it’s important to note that the scheme does not cover everything. Treatments like cosmetic surgery, organ transplants, HIV retroviral drugs, some advanced heart and brain surgeries, and care abroad are excluded. Certain devices such as hearing aids and dentures are also not part of the benefits.
To stay active on the scheme, users are encouraged to dial *929# to renew and link their NHIS card to their Ghana Card.
The MyNHIS app also provides a convenient way to register and manage your membership.
Understanding what your card can do for you ensures you make the most of your entitlements the next time you seek healthcare.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
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