Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, former Presidential Advisor on Health, has renewed his call for deeper private sector involvement in Ghana’s healthcare system, emphasizing that it is crucial to the country’s journey toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Speaking at a media briefing during the closing session of the Ghana Health Market Tour in Accra, Dr. Nsiah-Asare stressed the importance of public-private collaboration in transforming healthcare delivery.
“The private sector is the engine of growth,” he said. “We need it to work hand-in-hand with the public sector to strengthen our health systems and achieve quality universal health coverage.”
A longtime advocate for a multi-sectoral approach to health, Dr. Nsiah-Asare highlighted the persistent gaps in the public health system—such as infrastructure shortfalls, workforce limitations, and funding constraints—as major hurdles to equitable healthcare access.
As a former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service and a key contributor to Ghana’s UHC roadmap, he underscored the value of strategic partnerships.
“The private sector in this country is very important,” he noted. “It can help expand access, broaden the range of services, and ultimately improve health outcomes.”
The Ghana Health Market Tour brought together stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to explore opportunities for investment, innovation, and collaboration within Ghana’s health ecosystem.
Dr. Nsiah-Asare commended the event’s potential to reshape the sector and elevate Ghana’s standing on the continent.
“The Ghana Health Market Tour is something some of us have long anticipated,” he said. “It gives us a chance to rethink our health systems and position Ghana as a leading destination for medical tourism in the sub-region.”
International delegates echoed his enthusiasm. Valmy Karemera, Director of Global Partnerships at CallCare24, described the event as a powerful platform for discovery: “This has been an excellent conference and a strong market tool. I’ve seen endless opportunities to advance healthcare in Ghana and across the continent.”
Norah Magero, Co-Founder and CEO of Kenya’s Drop Access, noted its business impact: “The tour has opened up new opportunities for partnerships and innovative business models suited to Ghana’s healthcare needs.”
Sosthenes Konutsey, Country Manager for Bima Ghana, appreciated the on-the-ground insight: “It’s been exciting engaging with local healthcare providers and service partners to better understand the landscape here.”
Dr. Nsiah-Asare concluded with optimism, reinforcing the tour’s purpose: “The goal of this initiative is clear—to elevate the private sector’s role in shaping the future of healthcare in Ghana. And I’m very pleased with the direction we’re heading.”
