CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Da Costa Aboagye has disclosed that the the NHIS has expanded its coverage from 1.2 billion to 6.8 billion, a significant increase of 567%.
In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement in the Morning show on Movement TV, Dr. Aboagye revealed that this growth is attributed to the direct and indirect tax payments linked to the Ghana Card, which has enabled the NHIS to reach more beneficiaries.
Dr. Aboagye emphasized the crucial role of the Ghana Card in transforming the healthcare sector.
“The Ghana Card has enabled us to track patients from birth to age 5, and has facilitated data transformation in hospitals,” he explained.
He added that digital development is essential for the growth of the NHIS and cannot be compromised by any government.