The government is set to distribute more than 24,500 pieces of medical equipment to health facilities nationwide as part of preparations for the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed on April 3, 2026, that the equipment will begin arriving at health facilities from next week to strengthen service delivery at the primary care level.
He made this known after inspecting the items alongside the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, ahead of their nationwide distribution.
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According to him, a total of 24,534 pieces of medical equipment will be deployed to support the effective implementation of the programme, which is expected to be launched on April 15 by President John Dramani Mahama.
The equipment package includes essential diagnostic and treatment tools such as X-ray machines, vital sign monitors for checking blood pressure and temperature, and glucometers for diabetes screening.
It also features critical neonatal care equipment, including baby incubators, radiant warmers, and oxygen concentrators to support newborn care and resuscitation.
Additional items to be distributed include patient monitors, infusion devices, laboratory analysers, delivery beds, hospital beds, and ultrasound machines.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted that the deployment is aimed at enhancing the capacity of health facilities across the country—particularly at the primary level—to deliver quality and accessible healthcare services.