Government is preparing to fully finance vaccines and critical medicines by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and reduce reliance on external support.
Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that Ghana is positioning itself to absorb future health financing pressures as funding support from the Global Fund gradually declines by 2029.
Speaking during a meeting in Accra with World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Yakub Janabi, the Finance Minister said government has significantly increased investment in healthcare since 2025.
According to him, one of the major reforms included uncapping the National Health Insurance Levy to ensure more resources are available for healthcare delivery.
He added that the National Health Insurance Authority now receives its full allocations strictly for health-related programmes.
“Last year, for the first time in a long while, the NHIA received all that was due it. Reforms have also improved the Authority’s financial position and strengthened healthcare financing,” he stated.
Dr Forson also highlighted government investments in tackling non-communicable diseases through the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and the creation of specialised treatment units in hospitals nationwide.
He cited the recently launched Free Primary Healthcare Programme as another major intervention aimed at expanding access to healthcare services.
“As support from the Global Fund declines, we are taking steps to ensure that beginning January 2030, Ghana fully budgets for and finances these essential health needs,” he added.
Dr Janabi praised Ghana’s healthcare financing reforms and urged African countries to invest in local vaccine and medicine production while stepping up efforts to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
