Gov’t targets 75% NHIS payment claims by 2026 – Mintah Akandoh

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a major improvement in Ghana’s healthcare financing, revealing that claims payments under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) are projected to reach 75% by 2026.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, July 18, 2025, Mr. Akandoh said the Mahama-led administration is committed to addressing critical funding gaps in the health sector to ensure improved service delivery.

He described the development as historic, stating that no government has achieved such a feat.

“Thanks to the visionary decision to uncap the National Health Insurance Levy, 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,” he noted.

The Minister explained that the additional funds will allow the NHIS to expand coverage, improve benefits, and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage.

“This additional funding is a game-changer,” Mr. Akandoh said. “This is the government fulfilling its promise to prioritise the health of every citizen.”