The government has announced the expansion of the Free Primary Healthcare programme to 135 districts across Ghana, marking a major step towards improving access to basic healthcare services. Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed that the programme, which initially began as a pilot, is now being rolled out on a wider scale. According to the Minister, a total of 4,574 health facilities are expected to benefit from the expanded programme. The initiative is aimed at bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities, particularly at the primary healthcare level, while reducing financial barriers that often prevent people from seeking medical attention. The expansion is expected to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots level and provide more Ghanaians with access to essential services without the burden of upfront costs. The government says the rollout forms part of its broader efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and ensure that primary healthcare remains available to people across the country.