Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has shared the latest information on the Free Primary Healthcare Programme scheduled to be launched on April 15, 2026.

President Mahama details when Ghana's free primary healthcare will launch

The initiative, forms part of the administration’s social intervention agenda to remove financial barriers to essential health services for all Ghanaians.

In a significant move toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch the Free Primary Healthcare Programme on April 15, 2026.

The information was shared by the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, via his official X on April 3, 2026.

The Free Primary Healthcare Programme is strategically designed to provide a safety net for the 35% of the population currently not covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).

By focusing on the primary tier of care, the government intends to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied basic medical attention due to an inability to pay.

"The Programme is designed to ensure universal healthcare for Ghanaians, including the millions who remain outside the NHIS framework," the post partly stated.

To ensure the program’s success, the government has moved to retool health facilities nationwide.

On the morning of April 3, 2026, which is a Good Friday, Kwakye Ofosu joined the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to inspect a massive consignment of 24,534 pieces of medical equipment.

Ghana to roll out free primary healthcare nationwide next month – MoH

The distribution of these items is scheduled to begin next week, targeting clinics and hospitals across the country to facilitate the seamless rollout of the new policy.

The specialized equipment includes:
• Maternal & Neonatal Care: Delivery beds, baby incubators, radiant warmers, and oxygen concentrators for newborn resuscitation.
• Diagnostic Tools: X-ray machines, ultrasound scanners, and laboratory analyzers.
• Patient Monitoring: Vital sign monitors (BP, temperature), patient monitors, and infusion devices.
• Chronic Disease Screening: Glucometers for blood sugar monitoring and diabetes screening.
• General Ward Support: Thousands of new hospital beds.

The April 15, 2026, launch marks the formal realization of a key campaign promise made by the Mahama administration. By integrating this vast array of medical technology with a "no-fee" primary care model, the Ministry of Health expects to see a significant improvement in national health outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved urban communities.

The arrival of the equipment indicates the government's readiness to move beyond rhetoric and deliver tangible "quality-of-life" improvements to the doorstep of every Ghanaian.

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On 15th April, President Mahama will launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme-a key campaign promise.

The Programme is designed to ensure universal healthcare for Ghanaians including 35% of the population who are not on the National Health Insurance Scheme.

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— Felix Kwakye Ofosu (@FelixKwakyeOfo1) April 3, 2026