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The Government of Ghana is set to deploy more than 24,500 pieces of medical equipment to health facilities across the country as part of preparations for the rollout of its Free Primary Healthcare Programme.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed this on April 3, 2026, noting that the equipment will begin arriving at various health facilities from next week.
He made the announcement after inspecting the items alongside the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, ahead of their nationwide distribution.
According to the Minister, a total of 24,534 pieces of equipment will be deployed to support the effective implementation of the programme, which is scheduled to be officially launched on April 15 by John Dramani Mahama.
The equipment package includes a wide range of essential diagnostic and treatment tools such as X-ray machines, vital sign monitors, and glucometers for diabetes screening.
It also features critical neonatal care equipment, including baby incubators, radiant warmers, and oxygen concentrators aimed at improving newborn care and resuscitation.
Additional items to be distributed include patient monitors, infusion devices, laboratory analysers, delivery beds, hospital beds, and ultrasound machines.
Government officials say the initiative is designed to strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly at the primary level, by improving access to quality medical services across the country.
The rollout is expected to significantly enhance the capacity of health facilities, especially in underserved communities, as Ghana moves toward expanding universal access to healthcare.
