SEND Ghana has praised the government for uncapping the GETFund and NHIL in the 2025 budget, viewing it as essential for sustainable financing in education and healthcare. This decision is expected to improve access to quality services for millions of Ghanaians, contributing to universal health coverage and addressing education quality.
SEND Ghana has commended the government for lifting the cap on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) as outlined in the 2025 budget. This decision is viewed as essential for establishing sustainable funding for both education and healthcare, which is anticipated to benefit millions of Ghanaians.
In a statement regarding the budget delivered by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, SEND Ghana underscored the importance of the uncapping, especially related to healthcare financing. The organization referred to the uncapping of the NHIL as a pivotal advancement in enhancing healthcare access and affordability in Ghana, addressing long-standing financial challenges within the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Historically, healthcare financing in the country has encountered critical obstacles such as insufficient funds for the NHIS, delayed payments to healthcare providers, and limited access to necessary medications and services. SEND Ghana highlighted that the government’s measure to uncap the NHIL and allocate GH¢9.93 billion to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) marks a significant progress towards sustainable healthcare financing.
This initiative is expected to enhance access to quality healthcare for Ghanaians and facilitate the country’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage. Alongside this, the uncapping of the GETFund will enable increased resources to mitigate infrastructure deficits and improve the quality of education at the Senior High School (SHS) and tertiary levels.
In summary, SEND Ghana has praised the government’s decision to uncap the GETFund and NHIL in the 2025 budget. This strategic move is projected to foster sustainable financing in both education and healthcare sectors, thereby improving access and quality for millions of citizens. Ultimately, these initiatives are steps toward achieving comprehensive healthcare coverage and enhancing educational resources in Ghana.
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