Government has begun the full rollout of its Free Primary Healthcare programme in 135 districts across the country.
The programme is aimed at making basic healthcare more accessible, especially for people in underserved communities.
The Free Primary Healthcare programme has officially moved from the pilot stage to full implementation.
Government says the programme will help people get basic healthcare without worrying about the cost.
Health Minister, Honourable Kwabena Mintah Akandoh revealed that government is targeting 150 districts under the first phase, with all expected to be covered by the end of this year.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, the minister said, “the programme is being carried out through CHPS compounds, health centres and polyclinics”.
He disclosed tah, it includes health screening and treatment for common conditions such as malaria, diabetes, high blood pressure and respiratory infections.
He added that, government has also trained health workers and provided more than 24,500 pieces of medical equipment to support the programme.
The Free Primary Healthcare programme was launched in April this year.
The Minister revealed that government plans to extend the programme to all parts of the country by 2028.
Source: tolonradio.com/Munira Mohammed
