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NHIA commends Mahama for uncapping National Health Insurance Fund

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership in uncapping the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), a move expected to improve healthcare accessibility in Ghana.

During the budget presentation by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, in Parliament on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, he announced the uncapping of the NHIF saying: ” Mr. Speaker, we have uncapped the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL).

An amount of GH¢9.93 billion has been programmed for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for: claim payments; ii essential medicines; iii vaccines payments; the Free Primary Healthcare; the Ghana Medical Care Trust (MahamaCares); and bridging of the USAID financing shortfall.”

In a statement dated March 11, 2025, NHIA CEO Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, described the decision as a landmark policy fulfillment, aligning with the government’s commitment to ensuring sustainable and accessible healthcare for all Ghanaians.

The uncapping of the NHIF means more funds will be available to enhance healthcare services, expand coverage, and improve efficiency within the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

This move also fulfills a key campaign promise and demonstrates the administration’s dedication to healthcare reform.

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