The Ghana Health Service (GHS) recently held its 3rd Sustainable and Behavioral Change Summit at the Mensvic Hotel in Accra. The summit, themed “Achieving Universal Health Coverage through Evidence-Based Social and Behavioral Change Interventions,” brought together health professionals, policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing healthcare in Ghana.

Some scenes from the event

Dr. DaCosta Aboagye , CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), unveiled a comprehensive four-point plan to expand access to healthcare across the country. He emphasized the need to enhance the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cover a broader range of services.

Dr. DaCosta Aboagye

Key highlights of Dr. Aboagye’s address include:

• Integrating the NHIS with the Ghana Card for 6.3 million children to streamline enrollment and increase access to healthcare.
• Ending illegal co-payments, which undermine accessibility and affordability of healthcare.
• Introducing mandatory health insurance for all visitors to Ghana to ensure access to healthcare services for everyone.

– Settling all outstanding claims for kidney dialysis services, ensuring uninterrupted care for patients.

The summit marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s journey towards achieving comprehensive healthcare for all. The NHIA’s announcements represent key advancements in the financing of the nation’s health sector. Discussions and plans outlined at the event are expected to shape the future of healthcare in Ghana.

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