Study Visit By National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Ghana on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

This report summarizes the study visit of delegates from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Ghana to the Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program Foundation (HITAP), Thailand between 28 October and 1 November 2024.  

The report has been prepared by Dr. Brandon Chua and Ms. Lapad Pongcharoenyong with support from Ms. Saudamini Dabak, Ms. Panchanok Muenkaew, Mr. Evan Huang-ku, and Ms. Zin Nwe Win from HITAP. The study visit was jointly supported by the World Bank, NHIA, and the National Science, Research and Innovation Fund (NSRF) via the Program Management Unit for Human Resources & Institutional Development, Research and Innovation [grant number B41G670025], Thailand. 

We would like to express our gratitude to the following individuals for their invaluable contributions to the study visit: Dr. Suwit Wibulpolprasert, Ministry of Public Health (MOPH); Dr. Piyawan Limpanyalert, Healthcare Accreditation (HAI); Dr. Sawitree Visanuyothin, National Health Security Service (NSHO); Mr. Akarat Yangphaibul, NSHO; Ms. Sumontha Sophaphan, NHSO; Ms. Chalarntorn Yothasmutra NSHO; Dr Chitralada Butrangamdee, Health Center 66; and Dr. Somtanuek Chotchoungchatchai,  International Health Policy Program (IHPP). We also thank Dr. Yot Teerawattananon, Assoc. Prof. Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Dr. Pritaporn Kingkaew, Ms. Kinanti Khansa Chavarina, Mr. Ryan Jonathan Sitanggang, Mr. Manit Sittimart, Ms. Chittawan Poonsiri, Ms. Serah Carolyn Clarence Gladstone Solomans, Ms. Pattranit Pohnatchariyagul, Dr. Kwanputtha Arunprasert, Ms. Panchanok Muenkaew, Ms. Sitanan Sangwanworakul, and Mr. Saranyu Laemlak from HITAP, for their support and for their presentations during the visit. The presentations and facilitation of discussions by the collaborators listed above were instrumental in providing the participants with fresh insights into Thailand’s experience of achieving Universal Health Coverage and strengthening of Thailand’s health system. 

The study visit would not have been possible without the support from the HITAP staff who were gracious hosts at HITAP. 

The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the funding or participating agencies. 

Document version:  19 January 2025