Government Clears GH¢603 Million NHIS Arrears – Health Minister
Health Minister Akandoh says the payment marks a major milestone in Ghana’s healthcare financing efforts
- Government clears GH¢603 million NHIS arrears as of December 2024
- Health Minister says no administration has paid NHIS funds more promptly
- GH¢1.38 billion disbursed to healthcare providers in first half of 2025
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government has cleared all outstanding arrears owed to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), amounting to GH¢603 million as of December 2024.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Friday, July 18, the minister hailed the payment as a significant achievement in Ghana’s healthcare financing journey, and a clear signal of the administration’s commitment to a reliable and responsive health system.
“This milestone demonstrates our commitment and the government’s steadfast dedication to timely payment and fulfilling our obligation in healthcare financing,” Mr. Akandoh said.
He emphasized that no previous administration in the history of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released funds from the consolidated fund to the NHIS as promptly or consistently as the current government.
“Let me put on record that in the history of NHIA, no government has paid or released money from the consolidated fund to the National Health Insurance Fund more promptly than this government. We are doing it on a monthly basis,” he declared.
Highlighting the impact of the government’s efforts, the Minister revealed that in just the first half of 2025, the NHIA disbursed over GH¢1.38 billion to healthcare providers, helping to ease pressure on hospitals, clinics, and other service points.
The announcement is expected to restore confidence among NHIS service providers and the general public, especially after past years of delayed reimbursements and funding challenges.
