Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, minister of health, has, in a press statement, cleared the air regarding a policy by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) that is causing major discussion on social media.
The former member of parliament for the Ledzokuku Constituency insisted the proposal has not yet been “discussed or approved by Cabinet.”
According to Dr. Isaac Morrison, from July 1, 2024, foreign nationals traveling to Ghana will need to have a compulsory health insurance policy before entry.
STATEMENT ON MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FOR NONRESIDENT VISITORS.
The Ministry of Health would like to clarify that the recent announcement regarding a mandatory health insurance policy for non-Ghanaian resident visitors is a proposal from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and not a policy of the government.
While the proposal aims to ensure that foreign nationals have access to healthcare during their stay in Ghana, it is important to note that it has not yet been discussed or approved by the Cabinet.
We urge the public to disregard any misinformation that may suggest that the policy has been finalized and its mode of implementation settled.
We assure the public that any policy and its implementation shall be thoroughly scrutinized and taken through all necessary protocols to establish its benefits for the people of Ghana before being settled on.
