GMA proposes dedicated fund to finance emergency healthcare
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is urging the government to establish a dedicated emergency healthcare fund to ease the financial burden on patients who require urgent medical attention but cannot afford treatment. The proposed fund would ensure that hospitals are compensated for emergency services provided to patients who are unable to pay immediately, particularly in life-threatening situations. Speaking to JoyNews after the Association’s 68th Annual General Conference, the GMA’s General Secretary, Dr Richard Salomey, said the government should consider creating a sustainable funding arrangement to support emergency care. He suggested that part of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) allocation, as well as a percentage of private vehicle insurance premiums, could be considered as potential sources of funding.