The Ga State has thrown its weight behind a new nationwide healthcare initiative as King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II pledged full support for the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme.
The commitment came when a high-powered delegation from the Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Authority paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse in Accra to formally invite him to the official launch.
Receiving the delegation, the King welcomed the initiative and assured that the Ga Traditional Council would play an active role in its implementation, particularly in mobilising community support. He also revealed plans to engage further with authorities on broader healthcare concerns, including a major health project currently being developed within the Ga State.
The upcoming programme, an initiative under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama, is designed to shift Ghana’s healthcare focus toward prevention rather than treatment. It will see health professionals deployed directly into communities to carry out screenings such as blood pressure and blood sugar tests.
According to Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, the move is critical, as a significant proportion of deaths in Ghana are linked to chronic diseases that often go undetected until late stages. Early diagnosis, he explained, would not only save lives but also reduce the financial burden on the health system.
The delegation, which also conveyed greetings from Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, expressed confidence that traditional authorities like the Ga Mantse would be key partners in ensuring the programme’s success.
The Free Primary Healthcare Initiative is set to be launched in Dodowa next week, marking a major step toward expanding access to essential health services and strengthening community-level care across the country.
