President John Mahama has revoked the appointment of Anne Sansa Daly as a board member of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), replacing her with respected physician Prof. Dr. (Med) Ernest Yorke.
The announcement was made in an official communication from the Office of the President, and signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama. No official reason was provided for Daly’s removal, but the statement directed relevant authorities to facilitate the swearing-in of her replacement “with immediate effect.”
“Please accept the assurances of the highest consideration of His Excellency, the President of the Republic,” the letter concluded.
Although the Presidency has not publicly addressed the rationale behind the decision, questions had been raised in recent weeks regarding Ms Daly’s professional credentials, particularly over whether she holds a valid medical license to practice in Ghana.
Her replacement, Prof. Ernest Yorke, brings a wealth of experience to the NHIA board. A veteran medical doctor and former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Ghana Medical Association, Prof. Yorke is widely respected within the country’s healthcare circles.
Healthcare professionals and policy observers have largely welcomed the move. Speaking to the issue, Dr. Linda Mensah, a public health analyst, said the President’s choice reflects “a renewed focus on integrity and expertise at the heart of health governance.”
The NHIA plays a pivotal role in Ghana’s public health sector, overseeing the implementation and sustainability of the National Health Insurance Scheme, a programme that provides accessible healthcare to millions of Ghanaians.
The swearing-in of Prof. Yorke is expected in the coming days.
