# Healthcare and insurance developments in Africa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-and-insurance-developments-in-africa > Updated: 2026-09-10T03:50:31.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Health insurance and healthcare service initiatives are progressing across several African nations. In Ghana, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) reported that active membership in the Bono Region reached 73.64% of the population by the second quarter of 2026, with goals to reach 84% coverage by year-end. To address medical supply shortages, the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission is utilizing gamma radiation to sterilize surgical instruments and pharmaceutical products. Additionally, the government has allocated GHS 9.9 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme. In South Africa, the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme has entered Phase 2, though the rollout faces legal challenges in the Constitutional Court regarding public participation. Efforts are underway to develop digital health technologies and patient registration systems. In Nigeria, the NHIA’s Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) programme has provided free emergency obstetric care to over 63,000 women and 5,300 newborns across more than 250 medical facilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Healthcare advancements in Ghana and Nigeria Healthcare developments in Africa include Ghana utilizing gamma radiation for medical sterilization and Nigeria’s NHIA providing free emergency obstetric care to over 63,000 women. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-advancements-in-ghana-and-nigeria ### 2026-08-20: National health insurance initiatives progress in Ghana and South Africa Health insurance initiatives are advancing in Ghana's Bono Region, while South Africa's NHI scheme faces legal challenges and explores digital health solutions for universal coverage. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-health-insurance-initiatives-progress-in-ghana-and-south-africa --- Cite as: Healthcare and insurance developments in Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-and-insurance-developments-in-africa