A total of 15.16 million Ghanaians have been enrolled onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

This figure is as of September 2022, according to the Ministry of Finance in the 2023 budget statement presented to Parliament.

The target population was 18.21 million. In 2023, the government estimates that enrollment onto the scheme will increase to 20.30 million.

As it stands now, Ghana has a population of over 31 million people.

According to the ministry, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) improved claims management processes following the introduction of the e-claims and paperless systems.

The Authority is considering a revision of tariffs to allow coverage of childhood cancers and long-term family planning services.

Meanwhile, Overlord of Dagbon Traditional Area, Yaa-Naa Abukari II has been designated as the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) worthy Ambassador.

This is in recognition of the Yaa-Naa’s active and personal interest in encouraging Ghanaians home and abroad to register for the NHIS.

The title was conferred on the Yaa-Naa at a colorful ceremony at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi when a high powered delegation from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) led by the Chief Executive, Hon. Bernard Okoe-Boye paid a courtesy call on the Dagbon Overlord.