Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye has clarified that the proposed mandatory health insurance policy for non-resident visitors entering Ghana has not received approval from the cabinet.
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Reports circulating earlier indicated that starting July 1, 2024, foreign nationals arriving in Ghana would be required to purchase a compulsory health insurance policy, costing between $45 and $270, before entry.
In a press release dated June 18, 2024, Dr. Okoe Boye emphasized that the announcement was solely a proposal put forth by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and has not been formally endorsed as government policy.
“The proposal aims to ensure access to healthcare for foreign nationals while in Ghana. However, it has not yet undergone cabinet deliberation or approval,” the statement clarified.
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The Ministry of Health urged the public to disregard any misinformation suggesting that the policy has been finalized and its implementation confirmed.
“We want to reassure the public that any policy, including this proposal, will undergo rigorous scrutiny and review to determine its benefits and implications for the people of Ghana,” the statement assured.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to following all necessary protocols before settling on any health policy affecting both residents and visitors to Ghana.
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