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The Director-General (DG) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, says the selection of districts for the Free Primary HealthCare (FPHC) programme is based on levels of deprivation, access to health services and not political considerations. …
Free Primary Healthcare targets most deprived districts – GHS Director GeneralJoy Online
Minister for Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has warned health workers against demanding payment from patients for services covered under the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme. …
‘No Ghanaian should pay’ – Health Minister warns health workers against charging for Free Primary HealthcareThe Ghanaian Times
… She pointed to Free Primary Healthcare as a measure to strengthen preventive care and access at the community level, while the Ghana Medical Trust Fund supports treatment for costly non-communicable diseases. …
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang meets Ghanaian community in Rwanda, shares updates on reset agendaJoy Online
… President Mahama disclosed this last Thursday at a free primary healthcare durbar in Zuarungu in the Bolgatanga East District. …
Mahama says Ghana will reduce 70% medicine import dependence under five-year planJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to fully embrace the Free Primary Healthcare programme, particularly the home-visit component aimed at bringing essential healthcare services directly to households. …
Photos: Mahama donates items to Zuarungu Health Centre to support Free Primary HealthcareThe Ghanaian Times
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢35,099,215.84 as first-quarter payment to the 107 districts currently implementing the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme. …
NHIA releases GH¢35.1 million for Free Primary Healthcare servicesJoy Online
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH¢35.1 million to 107 districts implementing the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme. …
NHIA releases GH¢35.1m to 107 districts for Free Primary HealthcareJoy Online
… I am particularly interested in institutionalising sustainable solutions for sickle cell disease in Ghana by integrating them into broader public health programmes, including the Free Primary Healthcare initiative. …
GHS and International Sickle Cell Centre sign 5-year MoU to strengthen national response to sickle cell diseaseJoy Online
… He also commended President Mahama for initiating the Accra Reset Initiative and launching the Free Primary Healthcare, which was aimed at ensuring universal health coverage in the country. …
WHO Director-General calls on MahamaJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has called on traditional leaders to champion the government’s Free Primary Healthcare policy in their respective communities to ensure its successful implementation. …
Mahama rallies traditional leaders for Free Primary Healthcare policyGhana Health Service Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea says the selection of districts for the Free Primary HealthCare programme is based on levels of deprivation, access to health services, and indicators including hospital availability, maternal mortality, school enrolment and distance to healthcare — not political considerations.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Health Service Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea says the selection of districts for the Free Primary HealthCare programme is based on levels of deprivation, access to health services, and indicators including hospital availability, maternal mortality, school enrolment and distance to healthcare — not political considerations.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh warned health workers against demanding payment from patients for services covered under the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme, saying those found charging beneficiaries would face investigation and possible sanctions. He urged the public to report health workers demanding illegal payments and clarified that beneficiaries in the 135 districts implementing the programme do not need an active NHIS card to access services.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang met with Ghanaians in Kigali to discuss their experiences and share updates on government's Reset Agenda, emphasizing progress in stabilizing the economy, investments in road infrastructure, decentralization, and healthcare initiatives including Free Primary Healthcare and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama announced a five-year strategic plan to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce Ghana's reliance on imported medicines, with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency in essential drug production and positioning Ghana as a regional supply hub. The plan aims to address Ghana's current dependence on imports for approximately 70 percent of medicines used in the country.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama urged Ghanaians to embrace the Free Primary Healthcare programme, particularly home visits by community health workers to conduct screenings and identify patients needing referrals. He donated items to support the programme's implementation at the Zuarungu Health Centre in the Upper East Region.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority has released GH¢35,099,215.84 as first-quarter payment to 107 districts implementing the Free Primary Healthcare programme, launched in April, which allocates resources based on population size to provide preventive care at community level alongside the existing NHIS.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Health Insurance Authority has released GH¢35.1 million to 107 districts implementing the Free Primary Healthcare programme, launched in April 2026 to provide predictable resources for preventive and community-level healthcare services including health screenings, maternal and child healthcare, and immunisations.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service and the International Sickle Cell Centre have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen Ghana's national response to sickle cell disease through coordinated action across education, screening, comprehensive care, research, policy and health systems strengthening. Sickle cell disease is Ghana's most common inherited blood disorder, with approximately 18,000 babies born with the condition each year and approximately one in four Ghanaians carrying the sickle cell or haemoglobin C trait.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
During a meeting at the Presidency in Accra on the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended President John Dramani Mahama for his visionary leadership in championing Africa's Health Sovereignty and for initiatives including the Accra Reset Initiative, Free Primary Healthcare, and Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has called on traditional leaders to champion the government's Free Primary Healthcare policy in their communities and encourage residents to use CHPS compounds and health centres for routine check-ups. He stressed that preventive healthcare is the most effective way of reducing diseases and avoidable deaths.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has outlined four priority areas for the success of the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme: strengthening community health systems, investing in health workers, digital innovation, and sustainable financing. Deputy Director-General Dr. Caroline Reindorf Amissah said implementation success will depend on practical execution at the community level, with particular emphasis on expanding the Community-based Health Planning and Services strategy and collaboration between health facilities and local communities.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organisation has identified the Christian Health Association of Ghana as critical to Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare programme rollout, citing its extensive rural presence, decades of community service and trusted relationships with millions of Ghanaians.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has commended the Christian Health Association of Ghana for its commitment to delivering healthcare in remote and underserved communities, noting that CHAG's network of hospitals, clinics, and health training institutions plays a vital role in expanding access to quality healthcare, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure is limited.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Health Organisation has described the partnership between the Christian Health Association of Ghana and the Government of Ghana as one of Africa's strongest examples of public-faith sector collaboration, crediting it with expanding healthcare access and strengthening Ghana's health system, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority says it is making progress in clearing outstanding claims to healthcare providers and is preparing to implement a review of service tariffs, following increased government financial support aimed at relieving financial pressures on hospitals and clinics.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Finance Ministry argues that Ghana's strongest national asset is the health and productivity of its people, not currency or natural resources. Dr Theo Acheampong, a technical advisor at the ministry, said government views healthcare as essential economic infrastructure that expands access to services, improves workforce productivity, and drives national development.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A PharmAccess Ghana digital health initiative in Christian Health Association of Ghana facilities has increased controlled blood pressure among participating patients from 26 per cent to about 60 per cent by enabling remote patient monitoring between hospital visits.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the Ghanaian community in Canada that the government is committed to improving livelihoods and strengthening the economy through initiatives including the 24-Hour Economy programme, Big Push infrastructure programme, agriculture prioritisation, and measures to manage inflation and create jobs.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh launched the Free Primary Healthcare initiative in the Volta Region during a working visit that included engagements with traditional leaders and health officials. The initiative is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme and shift the healthcare system toward prevention and early detection rather than curative care.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Health received advanced bedside pulse oximeters valued at more than $100,000 from WAMPHARMA to support the Government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative, with the equipment expected to enhance child healthcare delivery and strengthen primary healthcare services across the country.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has inaugurated a Madina Market Free Primary Healthcare Post in Accra and plans to construct a CHPS compound by July. The Minister of Health said the initiative, selected for 150 of 261 districts in the first phase, shifts the healthcare system from "sick care" to prevention and early intervention.
22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama will deliver a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where he will advocate greater health sovereignty for countries in the Global South and promote the "Accra Reset Initiative," a programme aimed at promoting health sovereignty and reducing dependence on external donor support.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held the second session of its 10th Congregation ceremony in Ho, graduating 1,097 students—967 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate—in health and allied science programmes. The ceremony centred on bridging Africa's reproductive health gap through health training institutions.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister announced the Free Primary Healthcare programme at a launch in Dambai, Oti Region, aimed at removing financial and geographical barriers to healthcare access. The first phase targets 150 underserved districts and will provide free preventive, diagnostic, and curative services at community facilities for NHIA card holders, including treatment for malaria, cholera, maternal and child health services, and management of non-communicable diseases.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank unveiled its "Fit to Prosper" strategy to strengthen health systems and drive job creation across West and Central Africa at a high-level event in Accra. Ghana's Health Minister highlighted government initiatives including the Free Primary Healthcare programme and Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) as efforts to reduce financial barriers to healthcare.
5 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that the La General Hospital reconstruction will be completed and commissioned by November 2027, following a site inspection. The hospital's reopening is intended to restore healthcare access to over 50,000 residents in La and surrounding communities, and the government also plans to repurpose the COVID-era emergency center at Burma Camp to handle emergency cases.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →