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.