The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), led by its Vice President, joined other key stakeholders at the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) High-Level Stakeholder Conference held under the theme “Consolidating Partnerships for a Resilient and Inclusive Scheme.”

Representatives from PSGH practice groups — the Government and Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA), the Community Practice Pharmacists Association (CPPA), and Pharmacists in Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing (PRASMA) Priva — were in attendance, alongside other pharmaceutical sub-sector bodies including AREPI, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana (PMAG), and the Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association (PIWA).

The event was graced by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, who represented the Special Guest of Honour, Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. The event showcased the NHIA’s journey in strengthening Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). It highlighted the significant role of technological innovation in improving access, efficiency, and transparency within the scheme.

The NHIA acknowledged the strong advocacy and partnership of stakeholders such as the PSGH, which contributed to the government’s commitment to uncap the National Health Insurance Fund, freeing up over GHS 3 billion to enhance service delivery.

A major policy announced at the conference was the NHIA’s move to eliminate co-payments by NHIS clients at healthcare facilities — a decision welcomed by the pharmaceutical sector. Stakeholders from the pharmaceutical community, however, emphasized the need for prompt payment to pharmaceutical suppliers and called for improved engagement and consultation mechanisms with the NHIA to ensure sustainability and equity within the health insurance ecosystem.