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Health sector pension scheme assets reach GH¢6.7b

The Health Sector Occupational Pension Scheme has grown its assets to GH¢6.7 billion as of the end of 2025, following increased contributions and investment returns, Mr. Frederick Mensah Acheampong, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, has said. The post Health sector pension scheme assets reach GH¢6.7b appeared first on Ghana Business News .

Health sector pension scheme assets reach GH¢6.7b

The Health Sector Occupational Pension Scheme in Ghana has seen its assets grow to GH¢6.7 billion by the end of 2025, according to Frederick Mensah Acheampong, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Established in 2013 with an initial asset base of GH¢2,000, the scheme has experienced a 25.1% growth rate over the past two years, with assets increasing by GH¢1.3 billion in 2025 alone.

The growth is attributed to increased contributions and investment returns, as well as the Board of Trustees' smart investment strategies. The portfolio now holds 72.2% in government securities, down from a previous 75%, with equity holdings reaching approximately 15.66% in 2025. The scheme experienced a 16% increase in membership, totaling 267,000 members, and an 83% rise in benefit payments, reaching GH¢116.7 million in 2025.

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