The Directorate of Health of the NDC Professionals Forum has congratulated pharmacist and marketing expert, Dr David Tetteh, following his appointment as the pharmacists’ representative on the Governing Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

In a statement issued by the Directorate on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Dr Tetteh’s appointment was described as not only a significant personal achievement but also a moment of collective pride for the pharmaceutical community and all stakeholders dedicated to advancing healthcare delivery in Ghana.

“This appointment is not only a significant personal milestone, but also a moment of pride for the entire pharmaceutical community and all stakeholders committed to quality healthcare delivery in Ghana. It is a clear and well-deserved recognition of your many years of dedicated service, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to improving the pharmaceutical sector,” the statement noted.

The Directorate also commended Dr Tetteh's longstanding contributions to the NDC Professionals Forum.

“Your impact within the NDC ProForum is well known. As a pioneering member of the Pharmacist Forum, you played an instrumental role in the success of our maiden Health Conference, an event that laid the foundation for sustained professional collaboration and policy engagement. Equally important is your ongoing mentorship of young pharmacists, which continues to inspire and build capacity within the profession.”

The Directorate reaffirmed its support for Dr Tetteh and expressed its readiness to collaborate with him throughout his tenure on the NHIA Board.

“We are confident you will serve with distinction and make a lasting impact,” the statement added.

Dr Tetteh’s appointment by President John Dramani Mahama forms part of a broader strategy to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Ghana’s national health insurance system.

Read their full statement below:

Congratulations on Your Appointment, Dr. David Tetteh

On behalf of the Directorate of Health of the NDC Professionals Forum, I wish to extend our warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to you, Dr. David Tetteh, on your appointment to represent pharmacists on the Governing Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

This appointment is not only a significant personal milestone, but also a moment of pride for the entire pharmaceutical community and all stakeholders committed to quality healthcare delivery in Ghana. It is a clear and deserved recognition of your many years of dedicated service, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to improving the pharmaceutical sector.

Your impact within the NDC ProForum is well known. As a pioneering member of the Pharmacist Forum, you played an instrumental role in the success of our maiden Health Conference—an event that laid the foundation for sustained professional collaboration and policy engagement. Just as importantly, your ongoing mentorship of young pharmacists continues to inspire and build capacity within the profession.

Beyond your clinical and professional contributions, your academic and leadership background adds a unique and powerful dimension to your role on the NHIA Board. Your Master of Business Administration (MBA) equips you with a strategic mindset and deep understanding of financial management, systems thinking, and organisational leadership—essential tools for driving efficiency and sustainability within the NHIA. Furthermore, as a final-year student of law (LLB), you bring a developing but critical legal lens to policy discussions—enhancing your capacity to contribute meaningfully to regulatory compliance, governance, and ethical standards.

This rare combination of pharmaceutical expertise, business insight, and legal training positions you as a dynamic and highly capable contributor to the operations and strategic direction of the NHIA Board. We are confident that your voice will be a strong advocate for pharmacist inclusion, patient-centered care, and equity in healthcare access.

The Directorate of Health is proud to stand with you. We reaffirm our full support as you take on this important national responsibility and remain available to collaborate with you throughout your tenure.

Once again, congratulations, Dr. David Tetteh, on this well-earned appointment. We are confident you will serve with distinction and make a lasting impact.

Signed, Directorate of Health NDC Professionals Forum

JKB/MA

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