Accra, September 7, 2026 — A total of 4,574 health facilities across Ghana are currently providing services under the government’s Free Primary Health Care programme, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has disclosed.
The programme is currently being implemented in 135 of Ghana’s 216 districts, covering all 16 regions, as the government works towards achieving nationwide coverage by the end of 2027.
Speaking on Monday, September 7, the Health Minister said the government had deliberately prioritised deprived districts in the first phase to ensure that communities with the greatest healthcare needs benefit from the initiative.
“We have 135 districts out of the 216, and they are all in the 16 regions. So in every region, we have selected the deprived district to be part of the first phase,” Mr Akandoh said.
Among the regions where the programme has commenced are the Upper West, Upper East, Oti and Western North regions.
According to the Minister, the participating facilities include 3,781 CHPS compounds, 746 health centres and 48 polyclinics, alongside other health facilities.
The programme is also not limited to government-owned facilities. Facilities operated by the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and Ahmadiyya are also participating.
“We’re not leaving anybody behind,” Mr Akandoh said, stressing the government’s commitment to expanding access to essential healthcare services.
The Free Primary Health Care programme is intended to remove financial barriers to basic healthcare, promote early treatment and strengthen preventive healthcare across the country.
The government says its ultimate objective is to ensure that every community in Ghana has access to free primary healthcare by the end of 2027.
As the rollout expands, the initiative is expected to play a key role in improving access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations and communities in underserved areas.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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