Ghana’s Health Minister says the Labour Exchange Programme will reduce the backlog of 80,000 unemployed health professionals as 130 workers depart for Antigua.

Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye Mintah Akandoh announces Ghana’s plan to roll out free primary health care in 2026 with ₵1.5 billion funding under NHIS, alongside a 120% tariff increase and expanded coverage reaching 20 million citizens.

Ghana’s 2026 Budget outlines a bold health sector expansion plan focused on modernising infrastructure, improving nationwide access, and strengthening specialised medical care. Finance Minister Ato Forson says the reforms aim to build a modern, inclusive, and resilient healthcare system.