“Explain the $64,510 Unpaid Bill” — Afenyo-Markin Pushes for Health Minister to Be Summoned

According to a report by TV3 Ghana on Friday November 6, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is pushing for the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to be summoned to Parliament over the reported shutdown of the Health Information Management Systems.

The Minority Leader wants the Health Minister to appear before Parliament and explain the circumstances surrounding the disruption of the system. The development has raised concerns following reports that the shutdown was linked to an unpaid cloud hosting bill amounting to $64,510.95.

Afenyo-Markin believes the matter requires urgent attention because of the important role the health information system plays in the country’s healthcare delivery. He wants Parliament to be properly informed about what led to the disruption and the steps being taken by the Ministry of Health to address the situation.

The reported shutdown has also brought attention to the financial and administrative challenges that could affect the smooth operation of important digital systems in Ghana’s health sector.

The Health Information Management Systems are important for managing health-related information and supporting the delivery of healthcare services. Any disruption to such systems could create difficulties for health facilities that depend on digital platforms to access and manage information.

The Minority Leader’s demand is therefore aimed at getting the Health Minister to account to Parliament and provide clarity on the issue.

Ghanaians will be looking forward to hearing the government’s explanation regarding the reported unpaid bill and the measures being taken to prevent similar disruptions in the future.

The development has placed the Health Ministry under public attention, with calls for accountability and urgent action to ensure that essential digital systems supporting healthcare delivery remain operational.

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