Ghana's Ministry of Health to launch nationwide free primary healthcare program by end of April

Ghana's Ministry of Health has announced its readiness to roll out the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme nationwide by the end of April 2026. Tony Goodman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, stated on April 11, 2026, that all preparatory processes are complete, with necessary systems and structures established for effective implementation. The government is investing in health infrastructure, including 30 health centers under construction in various parts of the country, such as Madina Market, to bring healthcare closer to communities. The Ministry has also engaged stakeholders, including a recent meeting in Dodowa, to refine the rollout. This program aims to prioritize preventive and promotive healthcare, reduce pressure on major hospitals, and improve early diagnosis and disease management. It will be accessible to all Ghanaians living in the country. The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, reaffirmed the government's commitment to launching the program this month, anticipating it will strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system and advance universal health coverage.