President John Dramani Mahama remained in the spotlight after addressing delegates at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. He called for a stronger global health system built on self-reliance and equal access to healthcare. He explained that reduced international funding is affecting several African health programs. Mahama said Ghana had begun expanding its Free Primary Healthcare Programme to reach more communities. He added that digital systems are also being used to improve the National Health Insurance Scheme.
The President highlighted the launch of MahamaCares to support people battling chronic diseases. Health experts welcomed the focus on wider healthcare access and reforms. Public discussions in Ghana over the past two days have largely centered on health and development policies.
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