NHIA Strengthens Collaboration with Private Health Insurers
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger partnerships with the private health insurance industry to advance Ghana’s goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
On October 2, 2025, the Authority convened a high-level stakeholder engagement in Accra, under the auspices of the Private Health Insurance Schemes (PHIS) Directorate, themed “Strengthening Partnerships for a Sustainable Private Health Insurance Industry.”
The forum brought together management of licensed private health insurance companies, credentialled healthcare service providers, and development partners in the health sector to deliberate on strengthening the role of PHIS within Ghana’s healthcare financing system.
Addressing the gathering, NHIA Chief Executive, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, underscored the importance of collaboration between public and private health insurance actors. He emphasized that such synergy was essential for building a robust health insurance network that responds to the needs of Ghanaians.
Dr. Bampoe also highlighted government flagship initiatives such as the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), stressing the need for collective action to ensure their successful rollout.
The Acting Deputy Chief Executive for Administration and Human Resources at the NHIA, Mr. Raphael Segkpeb, assured participants that the Authority values their contributions and will continue to create platforms for open dialogue.
“We are here to ensure that all contributions and suggestions are directed toward the regulation and sustainability of the PHIS industry in Ghana. Through strengthened partnerships, transparency, and innovation, the PHIS industry will continue to play a pivotal role in healthcare delivery,” he stated.
He further explained that the presence of both the Chief Executive and himself at the forum underscored the NHIA’s strong commitment to the growth and sustainability of the private health insurance sector.
Building on this, the Acting Director of PHIS, Mr. William Omane-Adjekum, encouraged a stronger collaboration between private health insurers and the NHIA. He stressed the need for inclusivity, resilience, and innovation within the sector, aligning with the global UHC agenda.
The open forum allowed stakeholders to share ideas and pledge their support for government’s reset agenda in the health sector, with commitments to align with policies that enhance financial protection and access to quality healthcare.
The NHIA reiterated its dual mandate of managing the National Health Insurance Scheme while regulating private health insurers, assuring participants of its readiness to collaborate with PHIS to build a more sustainable and inclusive health insurance ecosystem.