Thomas Nyarko Ampem is Deputy Minister of Finance
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering medical and healthcare education infrastructure across the country.
According to Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, key developments outlined in the 2025 Budget presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson include a substantial allocation of over GH¢2 billion toward healthcare infrastructure between now and 2028.
Of this amount, GH¢200 million has been earmarked specifically for critical healthcare projects in 2025.
Speaking at the 50th Anniversary Launch of the School of Medical Sciences (SMS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Nyarko Ampem reiterated the government’s dedication to ensuring that all Ghanaians have access to quality healthcare services and education.
He emphasised that the government’s initiatives are aimed at enhancing equitable access to healthcare for all citizens.
These efforts include the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), significant investments in key health initiatives such as Free Primary Healthcare and the Ghana Medical Care Trust, and the prompt disbursement of funds for statutory health programs.
“Just last week, we transferred an amount of GH¢1.392 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme. The government has also decided to uncap the GETFund and has transferred GH¢9.9 billion to the fund. Out of this, GH¢5 billion has been allocated to finance Free SHS, while the remaining amount will be available for infrastructure development and the procurement of logistics for educational institutions,” he stated.
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