South Dayi District receives free primary health care logistics under Mahama’s Health Reset Agenda

The South Dayi District on Friday received logistics under the government’s Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy, making it one of the early beneficiaries of President John Dramani Mahama’s push toward preventive and community-based healthcare delivery.

The District Chief Executive for South Dayi, Mr Courage Kwame Kokroko, together with the Member of Parliament and Majority Chief Whip, Mr Rockson Nelson Kwami Etse Dafeamekpor, attended the official event held in Ho, the Volta Regional capital.

A statement issued on Monday indicated that a range of medical equipment, including tricycles, motorbikes, and other logistics for home visits, have been made available for distribution under Phase One of the programme. It added that community kiosks are also being prepared for rollout, with South Dayi positioning the initiative as an early benefit of the current administration’s health agenda.

Mr Kokroko expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama, the Minister of Health, the Volta Regional Minister, and all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the policy. He assured that the District Assembly would fully collaborate with relevant actors to ensure effective delivery of the programme.

He also urged health workers responsible for the equipment to maintain them properly to ensure durability and sustainability. “I beg you to ensure that these things last. Take care of them as if they were your personal property. Don’t treat them as government property,” he said.

The statement was jointly signed by Mr Jonas Anyadi, NDC Constituency Communications Officer, and Mr Emmanuel Amoah, Deputy Constituency Communications Officer.

The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, who launched the programme, reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and bringing quality services closer to the people through the Free Primary Health Care initiative.

He explained that the policy is designed to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) rather than replace it, as part of a broader health sector reset agenda aimed at shifting focus from curative care to prevention, early detection, health promotion, and community-based services.

The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and people-centred, particularly for communities in hard-to-reach areas. He stressed the importance of strong collaboration among agencies for successful implementation.

Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, Deputy Director General of the Ghana Health Service, also commended the initiative on behalf of the Director General. She said operational systems had already been developed at district and community levels, with training programmes ongoing for health workers across the country.

She added that the Ministry of Health had supplied logistics such as motorbikes, tricycles, delivery beds, home visit kits, and other essential equipment to support community health officers in delivering services directly to households.

Dignitaries at the event included traditional and religious leaders, health professionals, sector stakeholders, and members of the public.

Others present were Dr Senanu Kwesi Djokoto, Deputy Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority, as well as members of the regional NDC leadership including Chairman Mr Mawutor Agbavitor, Vice Chairman Mr Egypt Kobla Kudoto, Acting Secretary Mr Bright Kwesi Ege, Communications Officers Mr Kafui Agbleze and Mr Delali Bright Kugbeadzor, and Director of Elections Dr Francis Seglah.