Spokesperson for the Bawumia campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has asserted that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) now covers 95 percent of diseases under the current administration.

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During "The Next Chapter Series" on Sunday, June 9, 2024, Aboagye highlighted the achievements of the NPP government, emphasising that despite challenges in the health sector and with NHIS, the Akufo-Addo administration has made significant progress in expanding coverage.

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He stressed that the government's efforts have greatly improved the NHIS, ensuring that the vast majority of illnesses are now covered, which represents a major milestone in the administration's healthcare agenda.

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“There are obvious challenges with NHIS, but the achievements are phenomenal. As we speak, thanks to the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, about 95% of diseases have been brought under NHIS.

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These include kidney, childhood cancer (leukaemia, Wilma’s tumour), and sickle cell diseases,” he stated.

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Aboagye also noted that Vice President Bawumia recently announced the implementation of free dialysis treatments for children and the elderly, with subsidised costs for individuals aged 19 to 59.

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He criticised the NDC's handling of the National Health Insurance Scheme, asserting that they performed inadequately.

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Aboagye highlighted their failure to fulfil their pledge to make health insurance a one-time subscription and pointed out a significant reduction in the number of subscribers during their tenure.

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“Between 2009 and 2016, the number of subscribers on NHIS decreased from 12.5 million to 11.03 million, and this is the record of the NDC, the same people asking Ghanaians to vote for them,” he stated.

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