Dr. Kwame Asiedu Sarpong, a pharmacist, has emphasized the necessity of recapitalizing Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in order to attain universal health coverage,. He raised alarm over the scheme's latest financial cap, which he believes has seriously hampered its ability to provide the populace with essential health coverage.
Dr. Sarpong underlined that while recapitalization may not be able to resolve all of the country's health problems, it would be a step in the right direction toward tackling the existing problems during his appearance on JoyFM's Super Morning Show to discuss Ghana's renal dialysis crisis.
He called for a conversation to be started on how to recapitalize the NHIS, noting that the capping of funding by the government has been detrimental to the health system. However, he also acknowledged that even if the scheme were to receive all the funds required by law, it still might not be sufficient to cover the increasing disease burden faced by the country.
In addition, Dr. Sarpong also advocated for educating the general population about health issues and encouraging regular medical care-seeking, rather than only seeking treatment when suffering from pain or illness.
Enforcement of regulation in the health sector was another aspect highlighted by Dr. Sarpong. He believed that by approaching the health sector with honesty and diligence and inviting the right people to participate in important discussions, Ghana's health sector could be positively transformed.
By looking at the experiences of countries such as Rwanda, Liberia, Sudan, Kenya, and Tanzania, Dr. Sarpong emphasized the importance of engaging in the right conversations with the right stakeholders to improve Ghana's healthcare system and ensure better access to services for its citizens.
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