It fears the collapse of the NHIS and has, therefore, called on health service providers and the NHIA to improve gatekeeping roles to prevent double claims, payment for undelivered services and over-invoicing.

“NHIA should take the necessary steps to fix right and realistic tariffs,” Dr Ankobea said.

The GMA also called on government to take steps to ensure that all health workers are free from the risk of personal injury or damage in the course of their work or while on lawful duty.

They also want government to put measures in place to reduce risk and hazardous trends in hospitals across the country.