St. Joseph Hospital in Jirapa in the Upper West Region is threatening to return to “cash and carry” next week if government fails to clear arrears under the National Health Insurance Scheme. Medical Superintendent of the Hospital Dr Wodah Seme announced this decision at a ceremony of the Day of the Sick in Jirapa. Speaking … Read more
The Health Minister designate, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, has indicated he will plug revenue leakages in the health sector in order to increase healthcare financing. Mr Agyemang-Manu, appointed by President Akufo-Addo two weeks ago, again stated the possibility of using some part of the oil revenue to increase funds for the health sector. The health minister designate … Read more
The Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has commended President John Mahama for the decision to allocate a portion of the oil revenue to the Scheme, describing it as “forward looking” and a step in the right direction. Addressing a press conference in Accra on the status of the NHIS, Mr. Otoo … Read more