The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has praised the significant strides made in Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo. Apexnewsgh reports
In a recent interview with Africa Watch Magazine, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure and accessibility across the nation.
Dr. Bawumia noted the expansion of NHIS benefits to cover treatments for childhood cancers and hydroxyurea for sickle cell patients, demonstrating the government’s dedication to improving healthcare outcomes. He also emphasized the pivotal role of digitalization in revolutionizing healthcare delivery, citing the introduction of an NHIS app that enables Ghanaians to register, enroll, and renew their subscriptions using their Ghana card.
“The NHIS is working better under our government than it used to be. Besides resourcing it financially, we have also digitized it and linked it to the Ghana card,” Dr. Bawumia stated. He emphasized the seamless integration of NHIS services with the Ghana card system, simplifying access to healthcare for citizens.
Meanwhile, Dr. Bawumia elaborated on the government’s efforts to enhance healthcare accessibility nationwide through digital platforms. He revealed the successful connection of health facilities under the Ghana Health Service to a unified digital platform, facilitating communication and coordination among hospitals. Currently, all teaching hospitals, regional, and district hospitals are interconnected, with plans to expand this network to over 90% of all hospitals in Ghana by the end of next year.
Dr. Bawumia’s remarks underscore the Akufo-Addo-led administration’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility in Ghana. The significant advancements in NHIS coverage and digitalization efforts demonstrate the government’s dedication to ensuring quality healthcare for all citizens.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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