SEND Ghana has commended the government for uncapping the GETFund and NHIL in the 2025 budget, highlighting its potential to improve healthcare and education financing in Ghana. This move is expected to enhance accessibility, affordability, and overall quality of services in these sectors.
SEND Ghana has praised the government’s decision to uncap the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) as part of the 2025 budget. The organization emphasizes that this initiative will significantly enhance sustainable financing for education and healthcare, ultimately benefiting millions of Ghanaians.
In a statement regarding the budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, SEND Ghana underscored the importance of this uncapping, particularly for healthcare funding. The uncapping of the NHIL is regarded as a crucial advancement in improving healthcare accessibility and affordability across the country.
Healthcare financing in Ghana has historically struggled with challenges like inadequate funding, delays in payments to healthcare providers, and limited access to essential medications and services. SEND Ghana lauded the allocation of GH¢9.93 billion to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), viewing it as a significant step toward sustainable healthcare financing.
This strategic allocation is expected to enhance access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians and facilitate progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Additionally, the GETFund’s uncapping will provide essential resources to tackle infrastructure deficits and improve the quality of education at Senior High Schools (SHS) and tertiary levels.
SEND Ghana commends the government’s uncapping of the GETFund and NHIL, seeing it as vital for sustainable financing in education and healthcare. This initiative is anticipated to enhance access to quality healthcare and advance Universal Health Coverage, while also addressing educational infrastructure needs.
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