The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the commencement of Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme in 135 districts across all 16 regions of the country.
Speaking at a press conference to mark the start of the programme, the Minister said the initiative forms a major part of President John Dramani Mahama’s health sector reforms. It is aimed at shifting healthcare delivery from hospitals to communities, with greater emphasis on prevention, early detection and timely treatment.
He said the government’s initial target is to implement the programme in 150 deprived districts, with the remaining 15 districts expected to be added by the end of the year.
The Ministry’s broader goal, according to the Minister, is to extend free primary healthcare to every part of the country by the end of 2027.
Mr Akandoh said extensive preparations have been undertaken since the programme was launched in April 2026, including the training of health workers and the retooling of primary healthcare facilities.
He disclosed that more than 24,500 pieces of equipment had been distributed to Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, health centres and polyclinics to support the implementation of the programme.
The Ministry has also taken delivery of 5,000 health-worker bags containing basic equipment for house-to-house healthcare services, with additional supplies expected in the coming weeks.
The Minister said the government is also expecting more than 7,000 motorbikes and tricycles…
Story by : Edward Asare
