MoH Leads National Health Compact to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery
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Edited by: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah – Paaps –
Accra, May 5, 2026 — Ghana’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has unveiled a set of key reforms under a proposed National Health Compact aimed at strengthening coordination, financing, and accountability within the country’s healthcare system.
The initiative, according to the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is designed to support Ghana’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage while improving healthcare delivery nationwide.
Speaking at a consultative roundtable, Mr. Akandoh highlighted several gains made by the Ministry, including the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare Initiative, enhanced maternal and child health services, expanded immunisation coverage, improved disease surveillance systems, and the adoption of digital health innovations.
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He noted that government’s current priorities include strengthening primary healthcare, ensuring sustainable health financing, promoting local pharmaceutical and vaccine production, and improving emergency preparedness. These measures, he said, are critical to addressing emerging challenges such as the rise in non-communicable diseases and persistent inequalities in access to healthcare.
Vice President of the World Bank Group, Dr Mamta Murthi, commended Ghana’s efforts and underscored the importance of strong primary healthcare systems, early disease detection, and sustainable financing models.
She also emphasised the growing role of technology and local manufacturing in enhancing healthcare delivery, particularly at a time when many countries are grappling with financial constraints and increasing cases of non-communicable diseases.
The roundtable brought together officials from the World Bank, heads of agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, and health professionals to deliberate on the implementation of the National Health Compact, which is expected to play a central role in shaping the future of Ghana’s healthcare system.