National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has witnessed a significant surge in enrolment, with over 670,000 new members added in the past year alone, bringing the total number of active subscribers to 15.67 million.
The announcement was made by Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, during a health sector performance update on Friday, July 18, 2025.
“Ladies and gentlemen, today, 15.67 million Ghanaians are enrolled in the NHIS – an increase of over 670,000 from last year. What this means is that 670,000 more Ghanaians are now benefiting from health insurance coverage,” the Minister stated.
He further highlighted the scheme’s growing financial strength and reliability.
“In the first half of 2025 alone, the NHIA disbursed over GHS 1.38 billion to providers, reflecting a system that is stronger, more responsive, and more reliable than ever before,” Akandoh emphasized.
The Health Minister credited ongoing reforms and enhanced digital operations at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for the improved performance.
