Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that claims payments under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are anticipated to rise to 75% by 2026, a significant increase in the country’s health financing.
On Friday, July 18, the Minister provided an update on the sector’s performance and attributed the improvement to the government’s bold decision to uncap the National Health Insurance Levy. He asserted that this action has resulted in the availability of crucial resources, which are required to broaden healthcare delivery across the nation.
He stated, “The NHIA’s revenue for 2025 has soared to an unprecedented 9.76 billion Ghana cedis compared to the previous capped budgetary allocation of 6.52 billion Ghana cedis in 2024 – a massive increase of 3.26 billion Ghana cedis.
“This is the government fulfilling its promise to prioritise the health of every citizen,” he declared.
He further disclosed that the government has already increased NHIS allocations for claims payments from 56.2% in 2024 to 65% in 2025, with a clear plan to reach 75% by 2026. This, he explained, reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that healthcare providers are paid on time and services are sustained.
“As the fund grows, we ensure that every cedi reaches frontline services, providing quality care to all Ghanaians,” the Minister said.
He emphasised that beyond removing the cap on the levy, the government has also prioritised the timely release of funds, ensuring that facilities can function effectively and that citizens can access the care they need without delays.
Source: myghanadaily
