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North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has raised concerns about the government's expenditure in the health sector, particularly on what he perceives as questionable digitalisation projects.
In a social media post, Mr Ablakwa highlighted that the total expenditure on these initiatives reached GH¢2.67 billion.
Ablakwa raised concerns over the NHIA’s allocation formula for 2024, which reportedly includes significant funds for various digitalization projects such as biometric ID cards, management information systems, and e-claims processing.
He criticized the NHIA for prioritizing non-core interventions over essential healthcare needs, particularly given the struggling state of the national health insurance scheme and the healthcare system as a whole.
Ablakwa further revealed that a substantial portion of the NHIA’s proposed digitalization expenditure had already been covered by a US$100 million contract awarded in 2017 to Lightwave eHealthcare Solutions Limited.
April 3, 2024
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