John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to prioritize the rejuvenation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) should the NDC emerge victorious in the December elections.
In a meeting with church leaders in Tema, Mahama expressed his disappointment with the current administration, accusing it of neglecting the NHIS, resulting in a decline in its effectiveness.
Mahama emphasized the NDC’s commitment to ensuring the efficient functioning of the NHIS to deliver quality healthcare services to all Ghanaians.
He criticized the alleged lack of financial support from the current government, which he claimed has led to difficulties for subscribers in accessing healthcare services without additional charges.
“The basic problem is that the NHIS has almost collapsed. This government is not paying money into the scheme. And once the scheme doesn’t get money, they also cannot pay the facilities for the claims that they make. And so they are forced to charge the patients when the patients come.”
“Or else, all they will do is give you a folder, you go and see the doctor. That is the only service you get. For everything else, you have to go outside and pay with cash to get.”
Mahama proposed strengthening the NHIS to fulfill its intended purpose and prevent a return to the era of cash and carry healthcare.
