SEND Ghana commends the government’s uncapping of the GETFund and NHIL in the 2025 budget, highlighting the potential for improved sustainable financing in education and healthcare. This decision aims to enhance service accessibility and address critical infrastructure needs, positively impacting Ghanaians’ lives.
SEND Ghana has lauded the government’s recent decision to uncap both the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) as indicated in the 2025 budget proposal. The organization asserts that this initiative is vital for ensuring sustainable financing in the education and healthcare sectors, thereby benefiting millions of Ghanaians directly.
In a statement following the budget presentation by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on March 11, SEND Ghana underscored the noteworthy implications of uncapping these funds, especially concerning healthcare funding. The uncapping of the NHIL is deemed a significant advancement, enhancing the accessibility and affordability of healthcare across the nation.
Historically, financing for healthcare in Ghana has encountered numerous obstacles, including insufficient resources for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), delayed payments to healthcare providers, and limited availability of essential medications and services. SEND Ghana emphasized that the allocation of GH¢9.93 billion to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) marks a substantial stride toward achieving sustainable healthcare financing.
“This action will not only improve access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians but also help the country move closer to achieving Universal Health Coverage,” stated SEND Ghana. Moreover, the uncapping of the GETFund is anticipated to direct much-needed resources towards mitigating infrastructure deficits and enhancing educational quality at both the Senior High School (SHS) and tertiary levels.
SEND Ghana has praised the government’s decision to uncap the GETFund and NHIL, recognizing it as a pivotal move for financing education and healthcare. This initiative aims to improve accessibility to essential services and address infrastructure deficits, ultimately fostering a positive impact on millions of Ghanaians. The organization sees these changes as essential steps toward achieving Universal Health Coverage and enhancing the quality of education in the nation.
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