Ghana expands Free Primary Healthcare to 135 districts
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The government of Ghana has extended its Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) program to 135 districts throughout the country’s 16 regions.
The program aims to provide essential healthcare services at the community level and achieve nationwide coverage by 2027. Currently, the FPHC operates through 4,447 health facilities, including community-based health planning and service compounds, health centers, and polyclinics. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that training for regional and district healthcare teams has finished.
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) also received training on the program’s policies, funding, and how to deliver the services. Ghana distributed 24,534 pieces of essential medical equipment, over 10,000 motorcycles and tricycles, and 5,000 outreach kits to support healthcare workers delivering services in communities. To improve access, the government has completed and deployed 30 prefabricated health kiosks in six regions and 30 districts, placing them in locations like markets and transport hubs.
They plan to complete an additional 187 kiosks within six months. The FPHC program offers screenings for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, as well as antenatal care, child health services, and treatment for common illnesses. People can access these services whether or not they are members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). As of September 5, 2026, Ghana had allocated GH¢79.624 million to the FPHC program.
