Dr Victor Asare Bampoe has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), succeeding Dr Da Costa Aboagye.
Dr Bampoe, a seasoned physician and public health specialist, brings a wealth of experience to the role.
Dr Bampoe previously served as the Deputy Minister of Health and has held various leadership positions in global health organisations.
His appointment comes at a crucial time as the NHIA seeks to enhance its services and expand coverage under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Dr Bampoe, a former student of Achimota School, earned his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health in the United States.
He has worked in both national and international healthcare institutions. He was a Senior Fund Portfolio Manager at the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Geneva, Switzerland. In June 2014, he became the Deputy Minister of Health under the Mahama administration, where he helped improve Ghana’s healthcare policies and access to health services.
Before this, he worked with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), representing countries like Nigeria and Kenya, where he was the UNAIDS Country Director and Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat.
During a meeting with NHIA management and staff, Dr. Bampoe emphasised his commitment to Ghana’s healthcare system and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) health manifesto, which focuses on universal health coverage, better healthcare financing, and a sustainable National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
He stated, “There is an urgent need to uncap the NHIS levy to enhance healthcare access and quality of service delivery for all.”
Dr Bampoe is expected to implement strategies to expand NHIS coverage, especially for vulnerable populations, in line with the 2024 NDC health agenda.
He takes office at a crucial time, as global funding cuts threaten key health programs, including HIV prevention. He sees this as an opportunity to innovate and make the most of available resources.
He also thanked the outgoing CEO for his achievements before starting a brief tour of the NHIA.
With his extensive experience in securing international health funding and implementing large-scale programs, Dr Bampoe is ready to strengthen Ghana’s health insurance framework for a more resilient and accessible system.
