Gov’t disburses GH¢2.6bn to settle NHIS debts to health providers

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers. Addressing Parliament, the minister explained that the payment was aimed at settling arrears accumulated from previous years and restoring confidence among healthcare providers who rely on the scheme for reimbursements.

By Caleb Ahinakwah