Health facilities across Ghana are set to receive a major boost in infrastructure as government prepares to distribute over 24,500 pieces of medical equipment to strengthen frontline healthcare delivery.
The intervention forms part of preparations for the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme, a flagship initiative expected to be launched on April 15 by John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking after an inspection of the equipment, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, said the supplies would begin arriving at health facilities nationwide from next week. He conducted the inspection alongside the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
The consignment includes a wide range of diagnostic and treatment tools designed to improve service delivery at the primary care level. These include X-ray machines, vital sign monitors, glucometers, laboratory analysers, and ultrasound machines.
The package also prioritises maternal and neonatal care, with the provision of baby incubators, radiant warmers, and oxygen concentrators to support newborn care and emergency interventions. Additional items such as hospital beds, delivery beds, infusion devices, and patient monitors are also part of the distribution.
Officials say the move is aimed at equipping health facilities with the tools needed to provide timely, efficient, and quality care, particularly in underserved communities.
The rollout signals a major step toward improving access to healthcare services, as government intensifies efforts to remove barriers and strengthen the country’s primary healthcare system.
