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Ted News Ghana Blog of Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Source: TEDDY VAVA GAWUGA
President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) amid mounting concerns about her lack of a valid license to practise medicine in Ghana.
In an official letter issued by the Office of the President, the government announced that Prof. Dr. (Med) Ernest Yorke has been nominated to take her place on the NHIA Board with immediate effect. Authorities have been directed to expedite his swearing-in.
Although the letter did not explicitly state the reason for Daly’s removal, sources confirm that the decision followed intense public and professional backlash. Concerns were raised about Daly’s representation as a medical doctor, despite not being duly licensed in Ghana — a requirement viewed as critical for board members overseeing the country’s health insurance system.
Several health sector stakeholders had questioned Daly’s professional qualifications and her suitability for a role on the NHIA Board, which is responsible for shaping policy and overseeing the implementation of Ghana’s national health insurance scheme.
Her replacement, Prof. Ernest Yorke, currently serves as Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) and is widely recognized within the medical community as a seasoned, qualified, and credible professional.
His appointment is expected to restore confidence in the NHIA Board at a time when public trust in health sector governance is critical to ensuring effective service delivery to millions of Ghanaians.
