Mahama highlights Free Primary Healthcare Programme at UN
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted Ghana’s newly launched three-tier healthcare programme as part of measures to expand access to essential healthcare services across the country. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday September 24, 2026, President Mahama said the programme would ensure that every Ghanaian could access […]
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama highlighted his country's newly introduced three-tier healthcare programme at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Speaking on September 24, 2026, the President emphasized that the initiative would provide every Ghanaian with access to essential primary healthcare services at the community level without cost.
This commitment aligns with his administration's broader social protection agenda and the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to poverty, health, and inequality.
The programme has garnered praise from the World Health Organisation and the United Nations, with officials describing it as a model for other nations aiming to achieve universal health coverage. Additionally, Mahama introduced the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commonly known as MahamaCare, which will offer subsidised and affordable treatment for non-communicable diseases such as renal failure, cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and diabetes.
This fund complements the National Health Insurance Scheme, ensuring comprehensive healthcare support for citizens.
Mahama stressed that democracy should translate into tangible benefits for citizens, extending beyond elections to encompass improved access to essential services like healthcare and economic opportunities. He reiterated his belief that democracy must produce concrete improvements in people's lives, ensuring that the benefits of democratic governance are experienced in daily life through enhanced access to vital services and improved economic prospects.
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