Ghana: Free Primary Health Care Policy to Strengthen Universal Coverage

The launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy at Dodowa marks another significant attempt by government to bridge the longstanding gaps in Ghana’s health delivery system. Coming at a time when the quest for universal health coverage remains a national priority, the policy deserves both commendation and careful scrutiny as it moves from announcement to implementation.

President John Dramani Mahama’s call for citizens to take full advantage of the policy is well placed. For many years,…