Mahama urges Ghanaians to embrace Free Primary Healthcare home visits

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to fully accept the government’s Free Primary Healthcare program, especially the home visits that aim to deliver essential healthcare services straight to people's homes. During a Free Primary Healthcare forum at the Zuarungu Health Centre, as part of his Resetting Ghana tour in the Upper East Region, Mahama highlighted home visits as a vital part of the program.

He explained that community health workers and volunteers will perform simple health checks, such as screening for high blood pressure and diabetes, and identify pregnant women, infants, and others who may need additional medical care. Mahama urged families to allow health workers into their homes and follow up on any referrals, stressing that early detection could avert serious health issues.

He reiterated the government's dedication to universal healthcare, stressing that quality medical care should not be determined by a person's place of residence. "People should not die simply because of where they were born or where they reside. Everyone is entitled to good healthcare," Mahama affirmed.