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Joy Online
… That is why the Ministry of Finance is fully committed to supporting the Free Primary Healthcare initiative. …
Healthy people are Ghana’s strongest currency, Finance Ministry saysJoy Online
… Antwi said the digital monitoring programme aligns closely with government’s recently launched Free Primary Healthcare initiative, which places greater emphasis on disease prevention, early detection and community-based healthcare. …
CHAG, NHIA and PharmAccess implement Digital Health Programme to transform blood pressure control in GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… Professor Opoku-Agyemang further outlined a number of social intervention programmes being rolled out to improve access to education, healthcare and financial support, which she outlined the No-Fees Stress Policy, MahamaCares, Free Primary Healthcare and the Women’s Development B …
Govt focused on jobs, stability, growth – Vice-PresidentJoy Online
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and bringing quality services closer to communities through the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative. …
Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare initiative in Volta RegionJoy Online
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received a donation of advanced bedside pulse oximeters valued at more than $100,000 from WAMPHARMA to support the Government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative. …
Health Ministry receives pulse oximeter donation to support Free Primary Healthcare initiativeThe Ghanaian Times
A new Madina Market Free Primary Healthcare Post has been inaugurated at Madina in Accra, with plans underway to construct a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound by July this year. …
Govt rolls out free primary healthcare in MadinaJoy Online
… These discussions are expected to highlight Ghana’s progress in healthcare delivery, including initiatives such as Free Primary Healthcare, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund and the National Health Insurance Scheme.
Mahama to address 79th World Health Assembly on health sovereignty for Global SouthJoy Online
… He highlighted government’s health sector interventions under President John Dramani Mahama, including the Free Primary Healthcare initiative and the MahamaCare programme. …
UHAS holds second session of 10th Congregation for 1,097 graduatesJoy Online
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that every Ghanaian has access to quality healthcare, regardless of location or income, through the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy. …
Healthcare must reach every Ghanaian regardless of location – Health MinisterThe Chronicle
… He highlighted key government interventions, including the Free Primary Healthcare initiative and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), aimed at reducing financial barriers and strengthening the continuum of care. …
World Bank lauds Mahama’s health policiesThe Association of Health Service Administrators, Ghana (AHSAG) has called for stronger administrative coordination, accountability and resource management in the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme, citing the need for effective planning, logistics, maintenance and supervision at health facilities, and raising concerns about staff discipline and financial management systems.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Association of Health Service Administrators, Ghana (AHSAG) has called for stronger administrative coordination, accountability and resource management in the government's Free Primary Healthcare programme, citing the need for effective planning, logistics, maintenance and supervision at health facilities, and raising concerns about staff discipline and financial management systems.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority is calling for amendments to the National Health Insurance Act to support the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment systems. The NHIA also plans to use artificial intelligence and digital tools to combat claims fraud and unauthorised patient charges.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Health Insurance Authority has urged Parliament's Health Committee to support amending the Health Insurance Act to provide legal framework for the government's Free Primary Healthcare initiative and population-based payment methods, while addressing operational challenges including claims leakages and illegal co-payments.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Director of NHIS Dr Kwesi Djokoto has said President Mahama's Reset Agenda is designed to ensure Africa's natural resources benefit its people, with true independence requiring countries to own, process and profit from their own resources.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health has called for greater integration of scientifically validated traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, arguing that properly researched, regulated and manufactured traditional medicine could expand access to safe and quality healthcare. She cited examples from countries like China where traditional and conventional medicine work alongside each other, and suggested traditional medicine could contribute to primary healthcare and treatment of non-communicable diseases subject to scientific validation.
25 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 →