NHIS under threat – Minister

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Adzovi 11 years ago

it is clear now that these fools called NDC under mahama cannot manage anything in Ghana. What is not collapsing now in the country? Meanwhile the president is gallivanting the world talking rubbish called lectures!!!. These ...
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it is clear now that these fools called NDC under mahama cannot manage anything in Ghana. What is not collapsing now in the country? Meanwhile the president is gallivanting the world talking rubbish called lectures!!!. These government must just go. Period
Sethoo 11 years ago

If you're a President of a country & you decide to treat the various revenue of the state like a petty trader this is what happens.Monies that are collected for stipulated purposes are put into the same basket & spent anyhow.

If you're a President of a country & you decide to treat the various revenue of the state like a petty trader this is what happens.Monies that are collected for stipulated purposes are put into the same basket & spent anyhow.
Komla Agbeshie ( Ho ) 11 years ago

You told us you will make us pay one term premium sop let it be there.

You told us you will make us pay one term premium sop let it be there.
DOKITA 11 years ago

SOME SAVAGE GHANAIANS HAVE BECOME VERY ARROGANT TO DOCTORS. THEY PRETEND THEY ARE SICK, GIVE A LOT OF ONCORDINATED AND FLIMSY COMPLAINTS ANT AWAIT BASKETFULL OF MEDICINES FROM THE UNFORTUNATE DOCTOR; FOR A LOT OF INSIGNIFICAN ...
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SOME SAVAGE GHANAIANS HAVE BECOME VERY ARROGANT TO DOCTORS. THEY PRETEND THEY ARE SICK, GIVE A LOT OF ONCORDINATED AND FLIMSY COMPLAINTS ANT AWAIT BASKETFULL OF MEDICINES FROM THE UNFORTUNATE DOCTOR; FOR A LOT OF INSIGNIFICANT COUGHS, THE PATIENT WILL DEMAND COUGH MIXTURE FROM THE DOCTOR AND HELL BREAKS LOSE IF THE DOCTOR DOESN'T COMPLY. A SICK CHILD'S MOTHER ALMOST ALWAYS PRETENDS TO BE SICK TOO. THIS HAPPENS AT LESS CIVILIZED PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE DOCTORS AND NURSES AREFREQUENTLY ASSAULTED. IT IS HELL TO BE A DOCTOR AT SUCH SAVAGE PLACES.
jk 11 years ago

HOSPITAL ATTENDANCE IS NOW A HOBBY TO SOME UNCOUTH GHANAIANS. SOME STUPID GHANAINS GO TO HOSPITAL WHEN THEIR NHIS CARDS ARE ABOUT TO EXPIRE, CREATE COMPLAINTS LIKE BITTER MOUTH AND HEADACHE TO THE PRESCRIBER AND AWAIT MEDICIN ...
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HOSPITAL ATTENDANCE IS NOW A HOBBY TO SOME UNCOUTH GHANAIANS. SOME STUPID GHANAINS GO TO HOSPITAL WHEN THEIR NHIS CARDS ARE ABOUT TO EXPIRE, CREATE COMPLAINTS LIKE BITTER MOUTH AND HEADACHE TO THE PRESCRIBER AND AWAIT MEDICINE WHICH IF NOT GIVEN THE DOCTOR IS INSULTED. OUR PATIENTS NO LONGER RESPECT DOCTORS. THE COMATOSE NHIS HAS AMONG OTHER THINGS LIKE COLLAPSING OUR HEALTH INSTITUTIONS BECAUSE IT DOESN'T REIMBURSE TIMELY, HAS EXPOSED PRESCRIBERS TO INSULTS FROM UCOUTH PATIENTS!!!!
jk 11 years ago

HOSPITAL ATTENDANCE IS NOW A HOBBY TO SOME UNCOUTH GHANAIANS. SOME STUPID GHANAINS GO TO HOSPITAL WHEN THEIR NHIS CARDS ARE ABOUT TO EXPIRE, CREATE COMPLAINTS LIKE BITTER MOUTH AND HEADACHE TO THE PRESCRIBER AND AWAIT MEDICIN ...
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HOSPITAL ATTENDANCE IS NOW A HOBBY TO SOME UNCOUTH GHANAIANS. SOME STUPID GHANAINS GO TO HOSPITAL WHEN THEIR NHIS CARDS ARE ABOUT TO EXPIRE, CREATE COMPLAINTS LIKE BITTER MOUTH AND HEADACHE TO THE PRESCRIBER AND AWAIT MEDICINE WHICH IF NOT GIVEN THE DOCTOR IS INSULTED. OUR PATIENTS NO LONGER RESPECT DOCTORS. THE COMATOSE NHIS HAS AMONG OTHER THINGS LIKE COLLAPSING OUR HEALTH INSTITUTIONS BECAUSE IT DOESN'T REIMBURSE TIMELY, HAS EXPOSED PRESCRIBERS TO INSULTS FROM UCOUTH PATIENTS!!!!
HARD LISTENERS 11 years ago

Confessions of the ndc minister which under pressure will be denied later. ooooh NDC MENYO LOOO.

Confessions of the ndc minister which under pressure will be denied later. ooooh NDC MENYO LOOO.
The mask 11 years ago

Countries train their doctors differently and award different degrees. It is time we started conferring Doctor of Medicine degrees to MBChB students who have performed the necessary research projects as some countries do.

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Countries train their doctors differently and award different degrees. It is time we started conferring Doctor of Medicine degrees to MBChB students who have performed the necessary research projects as some countries do.

The current practice where newly inducted doctors called house officers with no experience whatsoever are left to experiment with (attend to) serious medical cases while residents, specialists and consultants are away must be put to a stop immediately. There must be at least one specialist present 24 hours in three shift rotations to supervise them. Our health system as it is presently is not the best. The situation in the countryside and rural communities is even worse.

Do not doubt the wisdom in these words.
Ganiyu 11 years ago

What has your rant got to do with the article about national health insurance?

What has your rant got to do with the article about national health insurance?
Dr E A Akpalu 11 years ago

During the various discussions in SA regarding the coming implementation of the NHI in SA, is the decision to have in place a top up insurance.
Top up insurance will cover care that is above and beyond what the state can re ...
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During the various discussions in SA regarding the coming implementation of the NHI in SA, is the decision to have in place a top up insurance.
Top up insurance will cover care that is above and beyond what the state can reasonably afford for every citizen.
The second issue was with the Road Accident Fund - a state insurance for victims of road accident (part of the fuel levy). Recent amendments and changes in the Bill have called for individuals to have a Personal Accident Insurance cover. This insurance cover can also be regarded as a top-up cover. The RAF will cover cost of medical treatment and rehabilitation as a result of a road accident. General damages and lost of income as a result of the accident will be capped at about R240,000 per annum. Any person who earn more than this amount as annual income therefore reasonably has to take additional insurance cover to bridge the gap.
I personally know the financial challenges in Ghana, but for the system to function properly, there is a need for top-up medical insurance.

In addition, we need to encourage establishment of huge and highly efficient private/corporate hospitals. The existing teaching hospitals are overstretched. It is this similar idea that Dr Wereko -Brobby is alluding to when it comes to privatization of power generation and distribution.

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TIJANI 11 years ago

there are so many public health issue which need to be addressed before the NHIS can stand on it feet. if we are aiming only treat, but do nothing to prevent diseases, they would be more people seeking healthcare, which then ...
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there are so many public health issue which need to be addressed before the NHIS can stand on it feet. if we are aiming only treat, but do nothing to prevent diseases, they would be more people seeking healthcare, which then more pressure on the NHIS.
master 11 years ago

But I don't these ministers have a clue what health is about.

But I don't these ministers have a clue what health is about.
GHANA 11 years ago

IF ONLY YOU STOP LOOTING FROM THE NHIS COFERS...

IF ONLY YOU STOP LOOTING FROM THE NHIS COFERS...
Kantika 11 years ago

How can we pay the health bills of all immigrants in the country as well as citizens of neigbouring countries who cross our borders with insurance cards to seek medical attention. Scheme needs restructuring devoid of politics ...
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How can we pay the health bills of all immigrants in the country as well as citizens of neigbouring countries who cross our borders with insurance cards to seek medical attention. Scheme needs restructuring devoid of politics.
FACT 11 years ago

From the figures being put out there by the Minister of Health, the nature of the theat is not one of financing, but clearly, the threat to the sustainability of the NHIS, has to do solely, completely, categorically on ALLOCA ...
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From the figures being put out there by the Minister of Health, the nature of the theat is not one of financing, but clearly, the threat to the sustainability of the NHIS, has to do solely, completely, categorically on ALLOCATION/REMITTANCE. The question then becomes where is the NHIL money that has been collected by SSNIT and GRA which should be allocated or remitted to the NHIS?
Clearly what is happening is that, the Mahama NDC govt is misallocating the NHIL or at best looting the funds, leading to the gradual collapse of one of the most forward looking and progressive social intervention programs initiated by the visionary NPP govt, on health.
And the Minister's comment as to the real challenge being the approved budget and allocation formula, serving as the basis of the release falling short of the requirement since 2009, sums up the sheer incompetence and magnificent looting and misallocation of the funds geared towards the delivery of effective healthcare in the country under the Mahama NDC govt.
The Mahama NDC govt clearly lacks the ability and the focus as well as vision to drive the socio-economic development of the country, and until they are massively jettisoned at the ballot box, Ghana is going nowhere. Looting everywhere including the NHIS is at the very core of the existential threat to healthcare delivery in the country in this case.
incharge 11 years ago

Ghanaians will not hesitate to curse NDC should in case they temper with health insurance

Ghanaians will not hesitate to curse NDC should in case they temper with health insurance
JOHN MAHAMA 11 years ago

THESE ARE THE IDIOTS WHO FOR POWER SAKE PROMISED A ONE TIME PREMIUM OF SAME FEE PAID YEARLY. WE SHALL ALL SUFFER.

THESE ARE THE IDIOTS WHO FOR POWER SAKE PROMISED A ONE TIME PREMIUM OF SAME FEE PAID YEARLY. WE SHALL ALL SUFFER.
Kofi 11 years ago

Just implement your one-time premium and all shall be okay! You see how lies and incompetence can conspire to expose you?

Just implement your one-time premium and all shall be okay! You see how lies and incompetence can conspire to expose you?
Akua Mansa 11 years ago

Ghana is indeed gone to the dogs

Greedy Incompetent Bastards

Ghana is indeed gone to the dogs

Greedy Incompetent Bastards

NIGERIA 11 years ago

MAHAMA HAS NO IDEA WHAT HEALTH MEANS.

MAHAMA HAS NO IDEA WHAT HEALTH MEANS.
RICHIE PEE 11 years ago

If we set some of the premium money aside to employ community nurses who will follow up with home calls for children vaccinations and appointments, wellness education and promote healthy lifestyle etc, we will overall reduce ...
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If we set some of the premium money aside to employ community nurses who will follow up with home calls for children vaccinations and appointments, wellness education and promote healthy lifestyle etc, we will overall reduce the cost of healthcare. We need to spend a little on people to get this system to work. If possible the NHIS should build small gyms in every community and charge a minimum fee to encourage everyone to use.If we can't afford gyms in every community statistic should help us know which community cost NHIS the most and what medical conditions are reported most (Assessment). I have a medical insurance and my insurance company pays for my gym fee hoping that me going to the gym will help them avoid paying heavy medical bills and so far its working right for them. Ghana is NOT poor we only lack vision and leadership.
mr amin 11 years ago

the cedi fall is one that threatings nhis cis drigs are costed in foriegn currencies

the cedi fall is one that threatings nhis cis drigs are costed in foriegn currencies
JOHN 11 years ago

Instead of managing the NHIS, which is collapsing and because of politics to win 2016 elections, Mahama and his NDC is building free S.H.S. Is that also not going to collapse. Politics, vote winning.

Mr. President please d ...
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Instead of managing the NHIS, which is collapsing and because of politics to win 2016 elections, Mahama and his NDC is building free S.H.S. Is that also not going to collapse. Politics, vote winning.

Mr. President please don't throw dust into the eyes of the people.

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