President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the government’s Free Primary Healthcare Policy is intended to complement, not replace, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Speaking at the launch of the initiative in Accra on Wednesday, April 15, President Mahama explained that the policy will provide free basic healthcare services at the community level, particularly at Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds.
He noted that under the policy, screening and treatment for common illnesses such as malaria and cholera will be offered at no cost, reducing the financial burden on patients and improving early access to care.
According to the President, patients will only be referred to higher-level facilities when necessary, where they can then rely on their NHIS coverage for further treatment.
He emphasised that the initiative is designed to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery while working alongside the NHIS to ensure broader access to essential health services across the country.
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