President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana's Free Primary Health Care Programme will be launched on April 15, 2026.

Speaking during a presidential dialogue with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Monday, March 30, 2026, President Mahama said the initiative seeks to remove
financial barriers to basic health services and expand access to healthcare.

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

“We are strengthening the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, expanding access to healthcare, and implementing apprenticeship programmes for our youth. I am delighted to announce that the government will officially launch the Free Primary Health Care Programme on April 15, 2026,” he stated.

President Mahama also entreated the CSOs to help create awareness about the programme and to monitor its implementation.

“I count on CSOs to support public education, assist us in monitoring implementation, and offer feedback to ensure this programme achieves real impact,” he appealed.

The Free Primary Health Care Programme is a key part of the government's plan to improve preventive healthcare and also ensure that all Ghanaians can access essential health services without financial barriers.

The programme will operate under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and focus on utilising Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, health centers, and polyclinics as the main entry points for care.

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