President John Dramani Mahama has annulled the appointment of Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) due to concerns regarding her lack of a valid medical practice license in Ghana.
In a communication from the Office of the President, the government has declared that Prof. Dr. (Med) Ernest Yorke has been appointed to succeed Daly effective immediately. The Presidency has directed the appropriate authorities to ensure Prof. Yorke’s swearing-in is facilitated.
Although the letter did not elaborate on the reasons for Daly’s dismissal, sources suggest that the decision was influenced by public and professional criticism regarding her portrayal as a medical doctor without a valid license to practice in Ghana.
Stakeholders in the health sector had expressed doubts about Daly’s qualifications and her suitability to serve on the board of a significant public health organization.
Prof. Dr. Ernest Yorke, who is currently the Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), is widely acknowledged by industry professionals as a credible and appropriate successor.
The NHIA Board is instrumental in supervising the management and policy direction of Ghana’s national health insurance scheme, which benefits millions of citizens throughout the nation.
