Mahama launches Free Healthcare Programme at Shai Osudoku, targets preventive care and universal coverage

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday launched Ghana’s Free Healthcare Programme at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital, calling it a major step to strengthen preventive healthcare and push the country closer to universal health coverage. The programme will cover basic outpatient services, maternal and child health, and screening for common non-communicable diseases at all public health facilities, the Ministry of Health said. It starts immediately in Greater Accra and will be rolled out nati…