The Minister of Health, , has announced that 670,000 additional Ghanaians have enrolled on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), bringing the total number of active members to 15.67 million.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, July 18, 2025, he stated that the increase demonstrates the government's commitment to expanding access to healthcare for all citizens. "Today, 15.67 million Ghanaians are enrolled in the NHIS, an increase of over 670,000 from last year.
What this means is that 670,000 more Ghanaians are now benefiting from health insurance coverage," he noted.
The health minister further indicated that the government, following exit of development partners and budget cuts, has swiftly prioritised domestic resources to bridge the gap. "To address the declining funding of the health sector caused by the exit and budget cuts of development partners, following John Mahama's directive, we also quickly prioritised funds to fill the gaps. "Still on financing, we continue to collaborate with private partners to invest in healthcare infrastructure through PPP arrangements.
