Ghana Statistical Service Urges Expanded Health Coverage to Accelerate Poverty Reduction

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-statistical-service-urges-expanded-health-coverage-to-accelerate-poverty-reduction/The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has called for expanded National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) coverage, faster investment in sanitation and housing, and stronger job creation, noting that health deprivation, poor living conditions and employment vulnerability remain the main obstacles to poverty reduction. Presenting the Quarterly Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report for 2024 Q1 to 2025 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-statistical-service-urges-expanded-health-coverage-to-accelerate-poverty-reduction/


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