President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch the country’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare Programme, a major policy initiative aimed at significantly expanding access to primary healthcare services across Ghana. The rollout of this programme reflects a renewed focus on improving the accessibility and affordability of essential health services, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Ghana is facing a growing public health crisis, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now accounting for nearly half of all deaths, according to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The alarming trend signals a major shift in the country’s disease burden and places increasing pressure on the healthcare system.
The Ministry of Health has revealed that the government will require at least GH₵1.2 billion annually to implement its ambitious Free Primary Healthcare policy, underscoring the scale of investment needed to transform healthcare delivery across the country.
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The Government of Ghana has procured 24,534 pieces of essential medical equipment as part of preparations toward the rollout of its flagship Free Primary Healthcare policy, according to the Ministry of Health.
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Ghana is set to take a significant launch toward achieving universal access to quality healthcare as President John Dramani Mahama prepares to officially launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme on April 15.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued an urgent public health alert following the discovery of falsified HIV diagnostic kits circulating in Ghana, warning of the potential risk of inaccurate test results and delayed treatment.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of a high-level panel under the Accra Reset Initiative, a flagship African-led programme designed to reshape global health governance and strengthen economic sovereignty across the continent.
The former Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Darius Osei, has strongly criticised the entrenched “pay-before-service” culture in Ghana’s emergency healthcare system, warning that the practice of demanding upfront payments from trauma victims effectively amounts to a death sentence.
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The private jet of prominent Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama is set to undergo specialised modifications to transform it into an air ambulance, aimed at providing critical medical services for public use. The aircraft departed Ghana on April 3, 2026, ahead of its conversion, which will equip it with state-of-the-art life-support and medical care equipment, enabling rapid response to emergencies and the transport of patients requiring urgent medical attention.
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President John Mahama is taking significant steps to strengthen Ghana’s Free Healthcare initiative. The government has procured 24,534 essential medical items valued at GH¢500 million to upgrade clinics and healthcare facilities across the country.
Every year on April 2, the world marks World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), a United Nations designated day dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of people on the autism spectrum.
The Ministry of Health has officially announced that it will commence a nationwide recruitment of health professionals starting 16th April 2026, following the granting of full financial clearance to support the exercise. This recruitment drive aims to fill verified vacancies across all healthcare facilities and strengthen service delivery throughout Ghana.
Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, has called on Kwabena Mintah Akandoh to fast-track the commissioning of the Weija Paediatric Hospital so it can begin full operations and serve the public.
