Distance, money must not deny Ghanaians healthcare -President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that distance and financial constraints must no longer prevent Ghanaians from accessing basic healthcare, as government takes its Free Primary Healthcare Programme directly to underserved communities across the country. The President said 135 of the 150 deprived districts targeted under the programme had already been covered, with the remaining … The…
President Mahama asserts that distance and financial barriers must no longer stand in the way of Ghanaians receiving essential healthcare services. As part of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, government officials are bringing primary care directly to underserved communities across Ghana. Currently, 135 out of the 150 designated deprived districts have been reached, with the remaining 15 expected to be incorporated by year-end.
By the end of 2028, all 261 districts will have free access to key healthcare facilities under the initiative. Mahama announced this at a community engagement event in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District of the Upper West Region. Launched earlier this year in Dodowa, the free program covers basic diagnosis, treatment, antenatal and postnatal care, and minor illness treatments like malaria and diarrhea without the need for a National Health Insurance card.
Health professionals will also conduct household visits to screen residents for non-communicable diseases and provide other preventative care. Plans are in place to establish health kiosks in strategic locations like communities and busy areas to further expand access. The Minister of Health emphasized that community-based care is crucial for achieving universal health coverage, with health workers set to screen individuals in homes, places of worship, and other communal spaces.
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