Ghana is targeting 80 percent universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said, as the country steps up efforts to improve access to healthcare services.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 13, he stated: “Our Universal Health Coverage (UHC) service coverage index now stands at about 56 per cent, and we need to hit a target of 80 per cent by 2030.”
He explained that while existing systems such as the NHIS and primary healthcare delivery have improved access over the years, significant gaps remain in affordability, early diagnosis and equitable service delivery.
Mr. Akandoh noted that many citizens still delay seeking care due to financial constraints, a situation that often worsens health outcomes when treatment is eventually sought.
He said the Free Primary Healthcare policy is a key intervention aimed at addressing these challenges by expanding preventive care, improving early detection and reducing out-of-pocket payments at the primary level.
The Minister added that the policy represents a shift toward a more preventive and inclusive healthcare system designed to ensure broader and more timely access to services across the country.
