The Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Ghana.

Speaking at the launch of the Strategic Health Infrastructure Plan, he emphasised that despite financial constraints, the government is committed to strengthening primary healthcare and ensuring universal health coverage.

The Ministry of Health as part of efforts to bridge the infrastructure gap in the healthcare sector, introduced the Agenda 111 project, aimed at transforming Ghana’s health infrastructure.

Speaking on behalf of the World Health Organisation country representative, Dr Angela Ackon, stressed the importance of adopting disruptive technologies to enhance the healthcare system and meet international standards.

“Universal health coverage is grounded in the principle that appropriate infrastructure is essential. Health facilities that are well maintained, properly furnished, and offer local populations a sense of security encourage people to seek medical care with confidence.

"However, in many countries, the infrastructure supporting health care remains minimal or substandard. By investing in health care infrastructure today, we can reform systems and create a foundation for sustainable health care delivery.”

The Ghana Health Service has identified staff accommodation as a major challenge in rural areas.

Dr Okoe-Boye highlighted that Agenda 111 exemplifies the government's commitment to equitable healthcare, with plans to build over 80 district hospitals nationwide.

“Agenda 101 is one of the clearest examples of how harmonizing projects can create equity and ensure universal health coverage. We are building over 80 district hospitals, same design across the country,” he added.

To successfully meet Sustainable Development Goal 3, Ghana must provide universal health coverage for all.