The Minority in Parliament has demanded an investigation into the suspension of 10 servers by technology company Akamai, which disrupted access to critical Ghana Health Service (GHS) digital health information systems.
In a statement signed by the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, on Friday, November 6, the Minority also called for an independent audit of Ghana’s digital health infrastructure and the immediate restoration of the affected systems.
The caucus questioned how an outstanding contractual payment of US$64,510.95 could lead to the shutdown of essential health information services.
The disruption, which began on October 29, affected systems including the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS2), according to a November 2 communication by the Ghana Health Service.
The Minority wants the investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the server suspension, identify responsible institutions and ensure accountability.
It has also urged the government to review its contract with Akamai and consider termination if justified by the findings.
The caucus further demanded a detailed account of government spending on the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS), including funding, implementation progress and integration with existing platforms.
It noted that the Ministry of Health’s budget increased from approximately GH¢17.8 billion in 2025 to GH¢22.8 billion in 2026, and called for transparency on how much had been invested in digital health infrastructure.
The Minority warned that Ghana’s digital health transformation must prioritise reliable systems, data security and sustainable infrastructure rather than merely introducing new platforms.
It pledged to pursue parliamentary oversight to ensure accountability and prevent similar disruptions.
