Ghana insurance in brief: 25 October 2026

Two short items on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), both published on 23 October 2026.

GaDangme queen mothers pay for NHIS registration of Accra pupils

Four queen mothers from GaDangme traditional areas, known as the Q4 Queens, are paying for NHIS registration for pupils at Ghana Education Service public basic schools in their areas, at no cost to parents. The drive earlier covered schools in Bukom and the Kwabenya MA Cluster, and on 22 October reached Accra Royal School and Accra Sempe Schools. The group pointed out that an active NHIS card is required for admission to senior high school. Those named include Manye Naa Affipong IV, Paramount Queen Mother of the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Area. The drive is due to continue in selected Accra public schools in the coming weeks.

NHIA consults Northern Region health providers on its 2026–2029 plan

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) met healthcare stakeholders at the Global Dream Hotel in Fuo-Tamale on 20 October to seek support for its 2026–2029 Medium-Term Strategic Plan. Representatives of the Ghana Health Service, the Christian Health Association of Ghana and private providers attended.

Sources

• GhanaWeb (from Hot FM Ghana), 23 October 2026: GaDangme queen mothers fund free NHIS registration for school children in Accra

• Ghanamma (from Checkout Ghana), 23 October 2026: NHIA Engages Health Stakeholders In Tamale On 2026–2029 Strategic Plan