Mahama touts Ghana's free primary healthcare programme at World Health Assembly
John Dramani Mahama said Ghana has begun implementing aggressive healthcare reforms at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Mr. Mahama said the government had moved "beyond rhetoric" to place citizens at the centre of healthcare delivery.
Mr. Mahama stated that Ghana has an insurance coverage estimated at 66% as at the end of 2025, leaving about 34% of the population without coverage. He said the government recently rolled out a free primary healthcare programme to remove financial barriers to basic healthcare services, particularly in rural communities. Mr. Mahama acknowledged the support of the World Health Organization and its Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for recognising Ghana's progress.
Mr. Mahama announced major reforms to the NHIS, including the removal of the cap on the National Health Insurance Fund. He said the decision immediately released an additional GH¢3 billion, equivalent to about $300 million, for healthcare investment. Mr. Mahama further disclosed that the government was deploying digital tools and artificial intelligence systems to detect fraudulent insurance claims and improve efficiency within the scheme.
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President Mahama addressed the World Health Assembly on Ghana's healthcare reforms. He highlighted the country's efforts to improve access to quality medical care- especially for those outside the National Health Insurance Scheme.
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