The Minority Caucus in Parliament has demanded accountability from the government over the reported shutdown of critical electronic health information systems following the suspension of ten servers by technology firm Akamai over an outstanding payment of US$64,510.95.
In a press statement issued on November 6, 2026, the Minority said the development raises serious concerns about the government’s oversight of Ghana’s digital health infrastructure and its ability to safeguard essential national health information systems.
According to the caucus, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), in a communication dated November 2, 2026, disclosed that critical electronic health information systems, including the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS2), had been inaccessible since October 29, 2026.
The Minority explained that the reported disruption followed Akamai’s suspension of ten servers over the outstanding payment.
The statement recalled that in October 2025, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced the introduction of the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS) to replace the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS).
Government had presented GHIMS as a state-owned platform designed to strengthen national control over health data and reduce dependence on private service providers.
However, the Minority noted that although GHIMS and DHIMS2 perform different functions, both form part of Ghana’s broader digital health ecosystem, raising questions about the sustainability of the government’s digital health strategy.
The caucus further expressed concern over what it described as inadequate safeguards for digital health investments, particularly in view of the assurances given by the government when GHIMS was introduced.
It also pointed to an increase in the Ministry of Health’s budget allocation from approximately GH¢17.8 billion in 2025 to GH¢22.8 billion in 2026, representing a 28 per cent nominal increase.
The Minority stressed that although the figures represent ministry-wide allocations, the public deserves a detailed account of the resources specifically committed to GHIMS and related digital health infrastructure, as well as the measurable outcomes achieved.
The caucus is therefore calling for greater transparency and accountability regarding the management, financing and sustainability of Ghana’s digital health systems.
By: Bernard Mensah
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