Ghana has ranked third in Africa for health care quality in the 2025 Health Care Index by Numbeo. The ranking highlights Ghana’s steady progress in access to care, public health policy, and health outcomes across the country.
The index compares health care systems across African nations using data on quality, access, and spending.
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About the 2025 Health Care Index
The 2025 Health Care Index by Numbeo measures health care performance across Africa. It focuses on service quality, availability of medical professionals, hospital standards, and health care expenditure.
The index helps show which countries are improving and which still face major challenges.
Top African Countries in Health Care Rankings
South Africa Leads Africa
South Africa ranks first in Africa. It recorded a Health Care Index score of 63.8. Its Health Care Expenditure Index stands at 115.1.
The country has strong hospitals and advanced medical facilities. However, inequality in access remains a challenge.
Kenya Takes Second Place
Kenya ranks second with a Health Care Index score of 62.0. Its Health Care Expenditure Index is 110.1.
Kenya has focused on universal health coverage. Health care reforms have improved access for many citizens.
Ghana’s Strong Performance
Ghana ranks third with a Health Care Index score of 57.4. Its Health Care Expenditure Index is 101.6.
Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme has played a key role. The scheme has expanded access to basic health services nationwide.
More information on NHIS can be found here:
https://www.nhis.gov.gh
The country has also made progress in maternal and child health. Vaccination and prenatal care programs have improved outcomes.
Other Countries in the Top Eight
Tunisia
Tunisia ranks fourth with a Health Care Index score of 57.2. It focuses on preventive care and public health programs.
Algeria
Algeria ranks fifth with a score of 54.5. The country has invested in hospitals and reduced infant mortality rates.
Nigeria
Nigeria ranks sixth with a score of 49.1. Health care funding and infrastructure remain major challenges. The country has strong potential for improvement.
Egypt
Egypt ranks seventh with a score of 47.3. Access to care has improved, but resource distribution remains uneven.
Morocco
Morocco ranks eighth with a score of 46.8. Health reforms are ongoing to improve service quality and access.
Ghana’s third-place ranking shows the impact of focused health policies. Investment in insurance coverage and primary care has delivered results. Ghana now serves as a reference point for health care reform in West Africa.
