The government has announced a major investment of GH¢2.2 billion in the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) for 2025, with GH¢110 million earmarked specifically for the recruitment of new staff.

This bold financial commitment underscores Ghana’s push to improve access to quality healthcare across the country, especially in underserved areas. 

Speaking at the commissioning of the CHAG-SafeCare Hub in Accra, Emma Ofori Agyemang, the Director of Policy, Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PPME) at the Ministry of Health, praised CHAG’s role in the healthcare system.

She acknowledged the association’s tireless efforts in maintaining high standards of healthcare delivery and bridging gaps in remote and hard-to-reach areas. 

“CHAG has become a beacon of hope in our healthcare system. The government is proud to support this vision and ensure that no Ghanaian is left behind in accessing quality healthcare,” she said. 

Madam Ofori Agyemang commended CHAG for undergoing a comprehensive quality assurance assessment across all its facilities, with 39 of them achieving the prestigious SafeCare Level 4 certification.

“It is actually refreshing to know that all CHAG facilities in Ghana have gone through the quality assurance assessment. I think that is very impressive and 39 of them are at Level 4. It’s very commendable,” she remarked. 

SafeCare, an internationally recognised quality improvement framework, has been instrumental in raising healthcare standards in CHAG facilities.

The newly launched CHAG-SafeCare Hub, developed in collaboration with PharmAccess, aims to further enhance these efforts by serving as a centre for quality improvement, training, and research.

The hub will empower healthcare providers with the tools to deliver safer and higher-quality services. 

“This new hub will further enhance CHAG’s capacity to deliver safe and quality healthcare services,” Mrs Ofori Agyemang stated, acknowledging the invaluable role of PharmAccess in supporting CHAG’s quality journey. 

Despite these achievements, the PPME Director admitted there are still gaps in the quality of healthcare delivery across the country.

She emphasised the importance of a dedicated workforce, adherence to safety and quality protocols, and continuous supervision to maintain high standards. 

“There are huge gaps in quality standards. These challenges require a dedicated workforce committed to patient satisfaction and constant improvement.

"I commend CHAG’s tireless workforce for their service in remote and hard-to-reach areas, and I urge you to protect the brand you’ve built - your brand is quality,” she urged. 

The government’s financial support for CHAG reflects its recognition of the CHAG’s pivotal role in healthcare delivery.

In 2024, the Ministry of Health allocated GH¢1 billion toward CHAG compensation, and this will more than double in 2025. 

“This year, we invested about GH¢1 billion towards CHAG compensation. Going forward in 2025, we have projected to invest GH¢2.2 billion in CHAG’s human resource, and out of this amount, I’m proud to say that over GH¢110 million is proposed for the recruitment of new staff,” Mrs Ofori Agyemang revealed. 

She also praised CHAG’s leadership, including the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Ghana Pentecostal Council, for their steadfast commitment to making CHAG a reliable healthcare provider.

The commissioning of the CHAG-SafeCare Hub marks a milestone in CHAG’s journey toward universal health coverage.

By equipping healthcare providers with resources and ensuring accountability, CHAG and its partners are paving the way for safer, more effective healthcare services for millions of Ghanaians.