A delegation from Chad is currently in Ghana to understudy the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) as part of efforts to strengthen and improve its own national health insurance system.
The visit is focused on gaining practical insights from Ghana’s experience in implementing and sustaining the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), with particular attention to funding structures, claims management, governance systems, regulatory frameworks, and operational efficiency.
The engagement reflects Ghana’s growing reputation as a leading model for health insurance administration and healthcare financing in Africa.
Since its establishment, the NHIS has expanded healthcare coverage to millions of Ghanaians, making it a reference point for countries pursuing universal health coverage.
During discussions with the delegation, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, provided an overview of the Authority’s funding mechanisms and how resources are mobilised to support healthcare delivery nationwide.
He also highlighted key government-led interventions aimed at improving access to healthcare, including the Mahama Cares Programme, which supports the treatment and management of Non-Communicable Diseases, as well as the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, both of which contribute to Ghana’s broader universal health coverage agenda.
Dr. Bampoe noted that while these programmes are not directly administered by the NHIA, the Authority works closely with relevant stakeholders across the health sector to ensure coordinated implementation and improved access to quality healthcare services.
