Ghana is one of only a few African countries to enact legislation and earmark financing for universal health insurance coverage. Seven years into its implementation the Ghana National Health Insurance Scheme has made significant progress in transitioning to universal coverage, but faces significant fiscal and coverage challenges. This study reviews Ghana's health financing system with a special emphasis on its National Health Insurance Scheme.
Ghana is one of only a few African countries to enact legislation and earmark financing for universal health insurance coverage. Seven years into its implementation the Ghana National Health Insurance Scheme has made significant progress in transitioning to universal coverage, but faces significant fiscal and coverage challenges. This study reviews Ghana's health financing system with a special emphasis on its National Health Insurance Scheme.