President John Dramani Mahama has announced a significant boost to Ghana’s healthcare funding for 2025, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening the country’s health system amid rising domestic and global health challenges.
Speaking at his media encounter in Accra on Wednesday September 10, the President revealed that the national health budget has increased by 13.4%, rising from GHS 15.6 billion to GHS 17.8 billion.
“In 2025 alone the National Health Budget increased by 13.4% rising from GHS15.6 billion to GHS17.8billion, one of the most significant increases in recent years,”he said.
“This bold step reflect our recognition to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system in the face of both domestic demands and global health risks.”
He also said the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy has not only been preserved but significantly strengthened.
President Mahama addressed widespread misinformation that had been circulating before the December 7, 2024 elections, stating that “Contrary to the widespread misinformation that was circulated before the December 7, 2024, the Free SHS has not only been maintained. We’ve made the highest budget allocation in the history of the policy as at now.”
Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews
