Anne Sansa Daly’s NHIA Appointment Revoked After Credential Dispute
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine confirmed that it has no record of Anne Sansa Daly as an alumna or former student, following a credential verification request. Pharmacist Reginald Sekyi-Brown contacted the school’s Office of the Registrar on May 25 to verify Daly’s claimed medical qualifications.
Sekyi-Brown sought confirmation of whether Daly graduated from Johns Hopkins, the specific degrees earned, graduation timeline, and her eligibility to practice medicine in the United States. The school’s response, stating “We are unable to locate a record under this name,” cast doubt on her reported credentials.
Daly’s appointment to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) board, announced on May 19, 2025, as a health professional, prompted scrutiny. Concerns arose that she lacked valid medical licenses in Ghana or the U.S., with checks by the Ghana Medical and Dental Council and American Board of Family Medicine finding no qualifications.
President John Dramani Mahama revoked Daly’s appointment on May 23, 2025, replacing her with Prof. Dr. Ernest Yorke, a respected medical professional. The Ministry of Health clarified that Daly was never sworn in, and her appointment letter’s use of “Dr.” was dropped in the revocation notice.
The case highlights the importance of rigorous vetting for public appointments. The Ghanaian government has not disclosed further details on the revocation, but the incident underscores ongoing efforts to ensure transparency in professional qualifications for high-level roles.