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The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is the publicly funded healthcare systems established by the Government of Ghana in 2003. The program was a form of national health insurance established to provide equitable access and financial coverage for basic health care services to Ghanaian citizens. [1]
A 2017 survey revealed that health insurance paid out only 16.7% of the medical expenses of the ill or injured across the country. [21] Healthcare facilities prefer patients who pay for treatment in cash rather than paying by national health insurance. [20] The program does not appear to reduce out-of-pocket payments for subscribers. [20]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is a Public Service body established under Act 525 of 1996 as required by the 1992 constitution. [1] It is an autonomous Executive Agency responsible for implementation of national policies under the control of the Ghana Minister for Health through its governing Council - the Ghana Health Service Council.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is the government ministry of Ghana that is responsible for the health of Ghanaians. It is involved in providing public health services, managing Ghana's healthcare industry, and building Ghana's hospitals and medical education system. Ministry main offices are located in Accra. [1]
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The health of women in Ghana is critical for national development. Women's health issues in the country are largely centered on nutrition, reproductive health and family planning. [33] Reproduction is the source of many health problems for women in Ghana.
The company won the "Motor Insurance Brand of the year" at the 2024 edition of the Ghana Corporate Brands Awards" during an event held in Accra. [3] During the Ghana Accountancy and Finance Awards held in Accra on 16th November, 2024, Priority Insurance Company Limited won the Best Financial Team award as well as the Outstanding Customer Service award in General insurance.
National health insurance (NHI), sometimes called statutory health insurance (SHI), is a system of health insurance that insures a national population against the costs of health care. It may be administered by the public sector, the private sector, or a combination of both. Funding mechanisms vary with the particular program and country.