{
  "id": 6276648,
  "title": "4,574 health facilities enrolled in free primary healthcare programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/4-574-health-facilities-enrolled-in-free-primary-healthcare-programme",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:29:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/4574-health-facilities-enrolled-in-free-primary-healthcare-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government of Ghana has enrolled over 4,500 health facilities in its Free Primary Healthcare programme, according to Dr Kwesi Djokoto, Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Operations at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). These facilities comprise 3,781 Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, 746 health centres, and 48 polyclinics. Additionally, healthcare providers from the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and other partner organisations have joined the initiative. Dr Djokoto highlighted the extensive participation, stating it reflected the programme's nationwide reach and inclusive nature. The announcement came during a media engagement with the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, at the Ministry of Health. The programme is set to be officially rolled out in 135 districts across the country, following its initial launch by President John Dramani Mahama in April 2026. Dr Djokoto emphasized that the initiative aligns with the government's dedication to transforming Ghana's healthcare system from a reactive to a preventive approach, while enhancing access to essential primary healthcare services. He encouraged Ghanaians to utilize the programme by participating in regular health checks, embracing preventive care, and adopting healthier lifestyles to safeguard their well-being and that of their families.",
  "summary": "More than 4,500 health facilities have been enrolled in the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Operations at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Kwesi Djokoto, has disclosed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Over 4,574 health facilities enrolled in Ghana's Free Primary Healthcare programme.",
    "Includes 3,781 CHPS compounds, 746 health centres, and 48 polyclinics.",
    "Programme aims to transform Ghana's healthcare system to preventive approach."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}