{
  "id": 19715294,
  "title": "2027 Budget: GH¢40.3bn allocated to Health Ministry for hospitals, NHIS and healthcare delivery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/2027-budget-gh-40-3bn-allocated-to-health-ministry-for-hospitals-nhis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/2027-budget-gh%c2%a240-3bn-allocated-to-health-ministry-for-hospitals-nhis-and-healthcare-delivery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2027 Budget, Ghana has allocated a substantial GH¢40.3 billion to the Health Ministry, with a focus on bolstering healthcare delivery, expanding medical infrastructure, and supporting health workers and institutions nationwide. Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, unveiled the allocations while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.\n\nA significant portion of the GH¢40.3 billion is designated for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), with GH¢10.2 billion earmarked for the scheme's operations, alongside GH¢2.6 billion for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commonly known as MahamaCares. This latter allocation aims to support individuals with serious medical conditions.\n\nThe government has also committed GH¢1 billion towards the completion of the Eastern and Western Regional Hospitals, as well as GH¢1 billion for the construction of 35 district hospitals under the Agenda 111 programme. These investments are part of a broader strategy to enhance healthcare infrastructure and capacity in response to a growing population.\n\nFurthermore, GH¢60 million has been allocated for the completion of the La General Hospital, while GH¢70 million is set aside to support psychiatric hospitals across the country. An additional GH¢20 million is earmarked for the Mental Health Fund, which aims to improve care for individuals with mental health conditions.\n\nEmergency medical response is bolstered by GH¢200 million allocated for the procurement of ambulances, while GH¢100 million is set aside for the acquisition and delivery of life-saving childhood and maternal vaccines. This funding supports immunisation programmes and protects mothers and children against preventable diseases.\n\nThe allocations also include GH¢40 million for the construction of two nursing training colleges, alongside GH¢434 million for nursing trainee allowances. These funds are designed to support nursing education and provide financial assistance to trainees as they prepare to join the health workforce.\n\nLastly, GH¢275 million is earmarked for the Obstetrics Emergencies and Maternal and Child Health Project, aiming to enhance healthcare for pregnant women, mothers, and children, particularly in addressing obstetric emergencies. This allocation complements the planned construction of a new mother and child centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the provision of maternal and childhood vaccines.",
  "summary": "The government has allocated GH¢40.3 billion to the Ministry of Health in the 2027 Budget to strengthen healthcare delivery, expand medical infrastructure and support health workers and institutions across the country.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}