Parliament has approved a monumental GHS10 billion allocation for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in 2025, marking a significant boost to Ghana's public healthcare financing.
In a report by insightghana.com.gh, this record-breaking funding, up from GHC6 billion in 2024, will revolutionize healthcare delivery, providing millions with access to quality medical care.
Breakdown of the Allocation The NHIA will disburse the approved amount as follows: - Claims payment: GHC6.5 billion (65.1%) - NHIA operational expenses: GHC1.2 billion (12.3%) - District office support: GHC124 million (1.2%) - Allocation to Ministry of Health: GHC984 million (9.8%) New Priorities in 2025 Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, revealed that the increased funding will support primary healthcare delivery, fill revenue gaps created by donor withdrawal, and fund initiatives like the Ghana Trust Fund (also known as 'Mahama Care').
Notably, dialysis treatment will now be covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), a critical milestone for patients with kidney disease.
