Gov’t Procures 24,534 Medical Equipment Ahead of Free Healthcare Rollout

The government has procured 24,534 pieces of medical equipment as part of preparations for the rollout of Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare policy.

Announcing the development during the Government Accountability Series, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the procurement is a major step toward equipping health facilities ahead of implementation.

According to him, the equipment will be deployed nationwide to ensure health workers and facilities are adequately prepared for the new policy.

Mr. Akandoh explained that the procurement forms part of broader efforts to retool health institutions and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country.

He noted that the government is prioritising Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds, health centres, and polyclinics as the first points of care under the initiative.

The Minister, however, did not immediately provide details on the specific equipment procured, distribution strategy, or delivery timelines.

The Free Primary Healthcare policy is expected to be launched by John Dramani Mahama in the coming days, with rollout beginning in 150 districts before expanding nationwide by 2028.