Government has allocated GH¢8.9 billion in the 2027 Budget to expand healthcare infrastructure, complete ongoing hospital projects and strengthen mental health services across the country.
The allocation, announced by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, also includes funding for digital healthcare systems.
A significant portion of the funding, amounting to GH¢6.8 billion, will go towards the construction of two specialist hospitals, six regional hospitals, a mother and child centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and two district hospitals.
The projects are expected to increase access to specialised medical services and improve maternal and child healthcare delivery.
Government has also earmarked GH¢1 billion for the completion of the Eastern and Western Regional Hospitals, with another GH¢1 billion allocated towards completing 35 district hospitals under the Agenda 111 programme.
The budget further provides GH¢70 million to support psychiatric hospitals nationwide, alongside GH¢20 million to operationalise the Mental Health Fund.
The funding is expected to strengthen psychiatric care and provide additional support for people living with mental health conditions.
Another GH¢60 million has been allocated to complete the La General Hospital, which remains part of government’s efforts to expand access to healthcare facilities.
Meanwhile, GH¢11 million has been set aside for the e-Health Project to support the integration of digital systems into healthcare delivery.
The allocations form part of government’s broader healthcare investment programme, which seeks to expand hospital infrastructure, improve access to specialised medical services and strengthen mental healthcare and technology-driven service delivery.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana