The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢550 million to health facilities across the country to clear outstanding claims.
The payment follows the recent uncapping of NHIA funds, a move the Authority says will ensure the timely settlement of claims going forward.
Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Victor Bampoe, expressed confidence in the scheme’s financial future.
“The President has instructed the Finance Minister to release, within 30 days, the funds accrued to the National Health Insurance Scheme. We expect to receive funds more regularly, so we can, in turn, pay service providers promptly,” Dr Bampoe said.
The NHIA is also set to expand its free dialysis programme to improve access to life-saving treatment for kidney patients nationwide.
As part of the initiative, the Authority will procure additional dialysis machines and essential consumables for health facilities across the country.
Dr Bampoe explained that the expansion forms part of government efforts to strengthen critical healthcare delivery and ensure more patients with renal conditions are covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).